The royal family had a longtime passion for the rough and sometimes tumble sport of carriage driving. The Duke of Edinburgh discovered his passion for outdoor sports in 1973 what soon became the world-famous Lowther Carriage Driving Trials, held in the historic grounds of Lowther Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh was well-known for his love…
Have you ever wondered what the first few days of life are like for a new foal? Those first days are full of new experiences, adventures, and learning opportunities. Once they’ve gotten a clean bill of health, both mare and foal can experiment outside for the first time. In the video, we can see how…
I think we will all agree that Friesians are the fashion models of the equine world. We can see it very well in the way they look. They all match each other and they are all amazing. I mean, look at their movements. These all 4 horses look and move like models. But the last…
The Household Cavalry own some of the most exquisite horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London. In total, there are 235 glossy blacks, 14 ice-cool greys, and four drum horses that make up the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. The horses used by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment…
FEI – The International Federation for Equestrian Sports is the international governing body of equestrian sports. Their vision is to grow the unique and mutually beneficial bond between horses and humans in sports globally. Also, their mission is to drive and develop the equestrian sport globally in a modern, sustainable and structured manner with guaranteed…
Horses have been our firm companions since the beginning of recorded history, often far more valuable than other domesticated beasts because of their countless uses. They are, like us, beings with a strange dichotomy: strong and tender, massive and graceful, confident and gentle. There is something about the outside of a horse that is good…
Some may wonder why people still use horses today when there are many more automatic, easier, faster, and less tiring ways to do the job. Many do it because they like it and want to pass on what they have learned about horses. It is important to pass on what can be done using horses…
How do you handle complicated situations that involve your horse? We can take an example from these employees. They managed to handle very well the situation where Merinda’s horse got caught in a balloon at Disney World Magic Kingdom During Small Princess Parade. Also, a toddler ran out into the parade route. The father grabbed…
What can be more heartwarming than seeing someone happy to get their own horse? Especially after two years of just leasing one. In the video, we can see the happiness in her eyes when she finally gets the papers stating that the horse is all hers now. Only if leasing a horse doesn’t provide enough…
What do you do when your car gets stuck in the mud? Well, a solution would be to call someone who has a car with a winch or to try and solve the situation yourself. But another solution would be, like in this video, to get help from a draft horse. While the age of…
When you think of strong animals, what comes to your mind? Maybe a tiger or a lion, probably an elephant or an ox. But what about a Belgian horse that managed to pull 18 people after him? Big and resilient horses, but graceful and fast, are an image of pure power. Their large muscles have…
Caring for a horse means much more than just wanting to have a horse or the fact that we like this animal. It takes a lot more than that because these noble animals require much attention. The connection that is formed between a horse and its owner is very strong, starting from the simple fact…
Anyone who’s ever ridden a horse knows that it’s an extremely difficult sport. Horses are strong and have incredible reflexes, meaning that they can leap and spin out from under you in seconds. But if riding a horse weren’t difficult enough, riding a horse sidesaddle added a whole new challenge. This video does a great…
It’s been said that a good dressage horse seems to be dancing, and that’s just what this video exemplifies. Carl Hester and his mount, Nip Tuck, perform their winning dressage freestyle which sealed them a win at Olympia 2016. What’s beautiful about this freestyle is the fact that Hester and Nip Tuck are so perfectly…
Haggis the pony had a rough life. He was highly overweight, and his hooves were allowed to get severely long. As a result, he was unhealthy and lame, and it was difficult for him to walk with his long hooves. Horses need regular farrier care to maintain their hooves and keep them an appropriate length….
Horses teach us a lot. They teach us how to be confident and how to be patient. They teach us the value of hard work and the importance of being clear in communicating what we want. They also teach us empathy and how to care for another living being. And when we’re on their backs,…
