Have you ever had the moment to see two Konik horses fighting? A Youtube video that was posted on 8 February 2020, shocked everyone. The footage shows two Konik horses that fight. Horses are herd animals and under natural circumstances engage in battle for leadership of their group and mating purposes. However, stallions (dominant males)…
This is the moment when a horse is shown to be lost in a video posted on youtube in which it is extremely hungry and a little scared at first sight to approach Chip Dodd, the man from the truck. The video went viral on social media after many people were impressed by the kindness…
We all can agree that horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong, and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans, other horses, or even rabbits, like in our video, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such…
We all understand that nature can be a mean beast, and sometimes a foal is left without a mother. Since a foal normally stays with the dam until about six months of age, any foal that loses its mother younger than that is considered “orphaned”. And we know that an orphan foal still needs another…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
Did you know that horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always be digesting small amounts of forage as they graze nearly around the clock? The horse’s stomach is relatively small and can only hold so much at one time. Most of a horse’s energy comes from fermenting forages in the…
This horse, named Mikko, was in a holding area for wild horses, and everyone was too busy to help him until a girl named Emma spotted him. A ranch adopted him and Emma went to help. At first, he was so scared and didn’t let her touch him. But then he started being a little…
The strongest bond between this loyal horse and its sick owner. She met this horse named Willow when she was only one year old. She came across a lady who had 12 horses, and Willow was one of them. She asked the lady if she could have her and the lady said “yes”. View this…
Horses may not love each other in the same capacity as a human loving another human. But a horse can undoubtedly feel and give affection. Horses show affection for one another through vocalizations as well as by actions. For example, they nickel to show happiness when greeting other horses, scratch to show affection and love,…
Horses that are scared can be more dangerous to people; the researchers note that everyone involved with horses, from those who breed to those who play sports and teach others how to ride, is responsible for trying to reduce accidents. They also suggest that it is unethical to breed fearful animals as it has a…
