Many horses are fascinated by water. They may want to paw at the water, roll in the shallows or even blow bubbles. You may find that your horse will lead well until it gets to the water’s edge and then crowd between you and the water so that it doesn’t have to go into the…
If you are a horse lover, you are always happy when your children also have a passion for them and enjoy their company. Their first words are usually horsey, horsey! They seem not to be afraid of anything. No matter how well-trained your horse is, the fact remains that it’s an animal. Never take your…
Most horses enjoy eating occasional treats, but finding a healthy choice that they love can be challenging. Some fruits and vegetables that we love can also be healthy treat alternatives for horses. You may not have thought of it, but watermelon could be a treatment option for your horse. Watermelons are a favorite treat during…
Standing on a horse is just like any other skill or trust issue. It doesn’t mean it covers the complete horse. Horses can be trained to allow riders to stand on their backs. Many trick riders stand on their horses. There are a lot of people who can walk around on their horses and can’t…
Just take a look at this beauty in the video! Here’s something many of us probably didn’t know: the Turkish word Yılkı means “free horse living in its own environment”. The Yılkı Horses are hundreds of free, wild, noble, and gorgeous Anatolian racehorses that have been living in the center of Turkey for centuries. Most…
Here is another heartwarming video, where after being forced to sell her barrel racer four years ago, this girl has no idea that her parents repurchased him, and she’s about to be reunited with her horse. What do you think? Is a horse capable of remembering its owner? Well, many experts agree that horses do,…
As in any human-to-human relationship, communication and understanding one another are the keys; any communication breakdown can cause discord, even when showing affection. As Cherry Hill says in her handbook “How to Think Like a Horse,” “The better you understand horses, the less often conflict will arise.”. Horses love the ability to go to you…
What could be more adorable than watching a small child taking care of and riding her own pony? This little girl takes excellent care of her pony. She combs his mane, cleans his hooves, and gives him all the love he needs. Even though she is still tiny, she has already learned to put the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Dogs are incredibly social creatures that can also adapt to almost any situation. This makes them great around a variety of other animals. Plus, their herding nature makes them feel comfortable around large, hooved animals. In fact, dogs are often used to help herd cattle and sheep without hurting them. Unfortunately, however, donkeys don’t have…
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…
