Maybe you have a favorite scent that helps you relax: something like eucalyptus, or lilac, or jasmine, or cinnamon. Well, according to a recent study, horses do as well — and it’s lavender. What scents attract horses? “In some feed flavor studies, anise was a favorite of horses. Anise is Read more…
Where can you put your phone when horseback riding? A side pocket of breeches (bonus points if it zips!) Check out this article on best breeches with pockets! Use a waist bag or running belt. Carry your phone in an arm band. Use a belt clip. Use a saddle bag Read more…
Answer: According to a British Horse Society study, it does. The study found that more than 80 percent of riders reported feeling more “cheerful, relaxed, happy or active” after riding. Why does riding horses make you happy? Riding a horse brings a sense of happiness because of the release of Read more…
“Horseback riding is a complex and demanding physical sport,” the report says. “Riders develop coordination, balance, fine motor skills, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and can improve posture and cardiovascular health. What are the benefits of riding a horse? Here are six reasons to saddle up. Cardiovascular health. A study Read more…
They found that not only do horses develop a corresponding relationship to the sound of the human voice, but the horse brain—like that of humans, dogs, and other animals—also categorizes these sounds based on positive and negative associations. Do horses respond to voice commands? Horses are highly intelligent and trainable Read more…
Riding damages the health of an elephant because its back is definitely not made for carrying the weight of people for the entire day. Let us explain to you the anatomy of an elephant in a nutshell: The backbone of an elephant differs from that of a horse. Is it Read more…
No, horse riding isn’t vegan – it’s a form of animal exploitation. To use any animal for our own entertainment is exploitation, and therefore not vegan. Exploitation does not necessarily mean abuse, it means using someone else for your own benefit. How do vegans feel about horse riding? While horse Read more…
equestrian riding. What is another word for horse-riding? equestrian riding mounted equine horseracing horsy horse riding on horseback in the saddle show jumping What is the word for riding a horse? Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equusequusEquus is a genus of mammals in the family Equidae, which includes horses, donkeys, Read more…
hors. In simple English: “Horse” came from the Old English word “hors,” which basically traces back to “currere,” Latin for “to run.” What is the English name of horse? The horse (Equus ferus caballus) is a domesticated, one-toed, hoofed mammal. Horse Subspecies: E. f. caballus Trinomial name Equus ferus caballus Read more…
People learning to ride are often sore when they begin because they are using muscles they haven’t been using, or using to the degree you need to learn to ride. Those who really enjoy it work through the aches and pains and eventually, the soreness will go away when the Read more…