Where Horses Rule
This is a story that will break your heart and warm it at the same time. It’s a story of a horse named Dori and her journey of neglect, suffering, and ultimate sacrifice. For years, Dori was left with a broken jaw and a burst eye, unable to eat properly or even move around. But…
If you think your pet has a special bond with you, wait until you hear about this horse who lets herself inside her dad’s house whenever she wants! Their friendship is truly incredible, and it all started with a door handle. When Amerigo, a gentle giant of a horse, found her way to her owner’s…
If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, look no further than Phoenix the three-year-old Friesian. This majestic horse has captured the hearts of thousands with her love of hugs and kisses. And when we say love, we mean LOVE. Watching her pull her owner in for a hug will have you in stitches. It’s easy…
Are you ready for a laugh? Moose the horse just got “the snip” and his reaction to waking up from being gelded is nothing short of ridiculous. I can’t stop watching this video, it’s my new favorite thing! The way Moose wobbles around and falls over is both hilarious and nerve-wracking. I mean, I don’t…
Did you know that a horse is a “fight or flight” animal? Knowing this upfront can help a person stay safer when around their equine counterparts; whether it be in simple contact situations, training, riding, or all of the above. In situations where the horse feels threatened, the horse may resort to running away. We…
Getting horseback riding lessons as a larger person can be difficult. However not impossible. Generally, as long as you’re under 250 pounds, you’ll be able to find somewhere that will take you. Your options open up a little bit more if you can get down to 200 if that’s possible for you. Almost all horse…
Did you know that horses are actually very playful? Yes, we typically think of horses as constant grazers and maybe even a little lazy. But horses actually love to play! Similar to how other animals in a herd will interact with each other, horses love to play with each other, with toys, and even with…
Breaks are most commonly heard of in racehorses, but any horse can break a bone in its leg. While euthanasia is often still the only option, advances in veterinary technologies and techniques mean some horses can be saved, and may even be able to return to their work in some capacity. Just look at this…
The first 24 hours of a foal’s life are the most critical to supporting their well-being. They’ll experience a period of dramatic physical changes and may also be confronted with some of the greatest risks to their survival since they are at their most vulnerable during this time. Mares and foals are typically close to…
Children’s safety around horses should always be a priority for those who want to share their passion with their kids. Weighing over 1,000 pounds with a tendency to bite and kick, horses can be dangerous for children who don’t know how to act around them. It will only take one small mistake to cause serious…
Horses are natural grazers, they eat little and often. Their natural diet is mainly grass, which has high roughage content. Horses should be provided with a predominantly fiber-based diet, either grass, hay, or a hay replacement to mimic their natural feeding pattern as closely as possible. Good quality grazing may be adequate for the intake…
Horses need fresh air and green grass to lead a healthy lifestyle. Take a look at these wonderful horses enjoying a peaceful and sunny day on this fresh pasture. They certainly feel very good and they like these few hours of peace and quiet. But horses should be fed hay before going out on pasture…
It’s always lovely to see a mother looking at her child with love. Well, let’s take a moment and admire this cute little furball and its mommy. She’s looking at her little one with so much love that it will melt our hearts for sure because baby animals have the power to melt all hearts,…
Horses are flight animals, which means that they will look for things to be afraid of it. Being a flight animal also means that it will be quite obvious when they’ve found something to be afraid of, as their reaction will be to flee or get as far away from that thing as possible. Horses…
Imagine waiting in line at the market’s checkout and a horse comes behind you and waits in line as well. What would be your reaction? Check this video, where a cowboy comes into the grocery store and takes what he needs like it’s something normal, and everybody does that. Maybe he thought it would be…
When the foal feels in danger or feels insecure, it uses some sounds to call its mother. She can become aggressive if the way she is called is worrying because she thinks someone wants to hurt her child. We see the same thing in the video, the foal cries calling its mother, and she comes…