We’ve all seen the devastation that fires can cause and the terrifying images of barns and homes being consumed while people and animals alike run for their lives. We’ve seen the images of horses having to be turned loose by their owners in hopes that they can escape. Only to watch them run around in…
This bull and this horse are getting along pretty well with each other
Both horses and cows are herd animals and prey animals, and they share a similar body communication. When we put one cow and one horse together, they can get along well enough. Similarly, if we put one horse and a herd of cows, or one cow and herd of horses, the lonely animal will try…
This horse seems to like this dog very much if it can’t stop licking it
Horses, like humans, all have unique personalities, characteristics, and habits. They display responses to stimulants and experiences that can cause us to question the meaning behind them. Some of these tendencies like nudging or following you around are relatively easy to decipher. Licking, however, leaves many equestrians and horse lovers confused. Having your horse lick…
Look at this cute donkey that looks like a combination of a donkey and a cow
Donkeys today come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and coat texture. The most common coat color is grey, followed by brown and then black, roan, and broken colored donkeys (a combination of brown and white or black and white markings) and the rarest color is pure white. The one in our video is black and…
Amazing: These farmers managed to rescue eleven horses from icy water
While not all accidents can be prevented, horses die every winter after becoming trapped in icy bodies of water. But horses owners can reduce the risk by taking steps to protect horses from icy surfaces or frozen ponds. If you have water bodies on your horse property, there are some tips on how to keep…
This horse was rescued after being trapped in a flooded paddock
Floods are one of the more common natural disasters faced by horse owners. Many properties are in floodplains but some owners have a false sense of security. Floods can be slow or fast-rising. Slow-rising floods are typical as floodwaters move down a river or creek and can often be predicted to reach a certain height….
So beautiful: these mares and their foals taking the road back up to the hill
Did you know that horses have their own ‘GPS’ (Global Positioning System)? Wherever they are, horses can orientate themselves based on magnetic fields. Have you ever wondered why your horse is much more forward on the way home than when you are leaving the stable? Even when riding with loose reins in an unfamiliar area,…
This cute gangly foal will bring so much joy to your day
Foals are spunky, gangly, occasionally mischievous, and downright adorable. They run around on their too-long legs reminding us all to never take ourselves too seriously and that life is always worth enjoying. It seems that no matter how a foal comes into this world – whether their birth was expected and surrounded by love or…
This funny kangaroo joins the horse race and takes all the attention
Do you want to see a funny incident? Take a look at this video where a kangaroo joins in a horse race. I am sure that the kangaroo got into the race accidentally. It may have already been on the trace and hearing the horses’ hooves, it got frightened and bounded ahead. On the other…
Heartwarming! This cute little foal is learning to herd cattle’s
Did you know that horses can be taught to respond to verbal commands? They can pick up certain words and tones in the voice. It’s a great way to help your horse understand what you want from him. Short words can be used on the ground, such as when leading or lunging, and even in…
Water-loving horse hilarious drinks water a funny way
Horses have very distinct personalities, and most owners have at least one story about their equine counterpart doing something silly to keep himself entertained. This horse, for example, is drinking water so funnily, that you can’t help but laugh or at least smile while watching it. Though people tend to apply human emotions to their…
A cute little foal’s first steps are the best gift for a joyful spring at the farm.
If your mare is expecting a foal, you are sure to be very excited and perhaps a bit worried about how to care for the new arrival. The good news is that if you have a healthy mare and a clean, spacious environment you won’t have to do much of anything. Your mare should be…
Pumpkin, the mini dwarf pony who could barely walk learns to run
One day, Ashley and her mini dwarf pony, Pumpkin, had a very important vet appointment. She was going to have braces molded. Because of the way Pumpkin was bred, she ended up being a dwarf pony, and this caused some issues. Dwarfism is when a pony is short in stature because of its genes or…
Amazing racehorse Monomoy Girl sold for $9,5 million at an auction
Did you ever hear about Monomoy Girl? Well, if not, take a look at this auction. Monomoy Girl is an American Thoroughbred racehorse who was the American Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of 2018 and Champion Older Female Horse of 2020. Monomoy Girl opened her career with three straight victories, including the Rags to Riches Stakes at…
These police horses got spooked by this bright-colored LGBT crossing
Horses can identify some colors; they see yellow and blue the best, but cannot recognize red. One study showed that horses could easily tell blue, yellow, and green from gray, but not red. Horses also have difficulty separating red from green, similar to humans who experience red/green color blindness. Researchers have found that horses react…
Naughty horse, named Kim, shows owner that when he says NO, it is NO
If you’ve never encountered a stubborn horse, consider yourself lucky. These horses simply refuse to leave the vicinity of the barn or their favorite companions. Their refusals run the gamut from standing with their hooves “nailed to the ground” to jigging, bucking, backing up violently, rearing, or even throwing themselves on the ground. The good…