In fact, a giraffe’s kick can generate an impact of 2,000 Pounds-of-force Per Square-inch (PSI). That’s about the same as the strongest kick ever recorded from a horse and a lot more powerful than a kangaroo kick, which generates just 850 PSI. Which animal has the hardest kick? The strongest Read more…
Typically, a horse bites someone as a sign of aggression. However, in some cases, a horse can bite you in a playful manner or even as a sign of affection. Although this can seem sweet at first, any type of biting should be immediately discouraged. What to do if a Read more…
As advancements in transportation and developments began, the need to use horse-driven vehicles for the primary form of transportation began to decrease. Even now, when cars are such an important part of many people’s everyday lives, horses are still utilized by some on a day-to-day basis. Can you use horse Read more…
The primary reason horses are afraid of spiders is because spiders can move quickly out of hidden spaces. Most horses aren’t going to be afraid of small, house-sized spiders. A larger spider running across a trail, that is something a horse might get worried about. What are horses scared of? Read more…
The loudest and scariest sound for most horses is fireworks. If your horse can learn not to react to this sound, not many other noises will scare him. Make sure your horse is loose in a pasture or large paddock where he can’t hurt himself or others if he bolts Read more…
Are horses afraid of snakes? While it’s said that most horses are nervous of the strange movements snakes make, a lot of horses have shown to be more curious than afraid. It is true, however, that your horse may outrun you if he is as scared of it as you! Read more…
Camels have a foul odor, which horses dislike. Camel’s stench scares or even disorients horses, so they will not approach them. They aren’t used to that type of odor, so sniffing it is out of the question. Do horses and camels get along? Although it is often said that horses Read more…
Smoke your fresh corn on the cob for about an hour at 250 degrees. 250 degrees is the most common temperature for smoked foods, however, if you are smoking meat at different temperatures, you can still get good results smoking your corn at other temperatures too, just expect the cooking Read more…
Horses monitor their surroundings and detect danger through their sense of vision, smell, hearing, and touch. Horses see much differently than humans and are generally considered to have poor vision. In the wild, horses are animals of prey. Can horses tell if your scared? According to results of a study Read more…
Thermal injury to a horse will occur when they are within 6 feet of that fire in their stall. Horses exposed to fire usually sustain two types of related, yet separate injuries. The first is burns. The second is smoke inhalation. How do horses react to fire? “Products of combustion Read more…