Stamping is usually done in response to seeing a specific subject, such as a white horse or mule. Stamping is thought to bring good luck, usually after a certain number of subjects have been stamped, typically one hundred. Why do horses get stamped? Summary. Horses usually stomp when there is Read more…
It’s a famous line, and it’s also the last line that Richard III speaks. “A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!” A titanic villain in Shakespeare’s history plays, Richard III departs the stage and this life with these words, fighting to his death on foot after losing his Read more…
I am extremely hungry. Often used in the expression “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.” When will dinner be ready? I’m so hungry I could eat a horse. After that hike, I could eat a horse. What is I could eat a horse an example of? This sentence Read more…
More than just a current fashion trend, using an ear bonnet does have benefits. They can help your horse to be less distracted in unusual surroundings, and they also keep those annoying little flies and midges from getting in your horse’s ears and annoying him. Does my horse need an Read more…
Long necks are common, especially in Thoroughbreds, Saddlebreds, and Gaited Horses. It can make it hard to balance the horse, and the horse may fatigue more quickly as a result of carrying too much weight on the front end. Why do some horses have long necks? We have created unnaturally Read more…
Temporohyoid osteoarthropathy and head trauma are the most common causes of vestibular nerve disease in horses. Other causes include equine protozoal myelitis (EPM), neoplasia, brain abscess, West Nile, eastern and parasitic migration. What causes head tilt in horses? Head tilt in the horse is commonly a sign of either central Read more…
When she isn’t filming our all-time favourite rom-coms with the dreamy Richard Gere, Julia Roberts is actually riding horses at the ranch she owns in Mexico. We always suspected a natural rider when we saw her gallop away wearing that huge wedding dress in Runaway Bride. Who rode the horse Read more…
17. Let’s face it: When it comes to expressions, a horse is no one-trick pony. Recent findings have revealed that our equine friends use 17 discrete facial movements to communicate. That’s 10 fewer than humans—but one more than dogs and four more than chimpanzees. Which animal has the most facial Read more…
Blinkers. Blinkers are usually made of leather or plastic cups placed on either side of a horse’s eyes – attached either to a bridle or to an independent hood. Blinkers that have a peep hole cut in the back of the cup are known as visors. What do horses put Read more…
Keeping your horse fit is good for his health and can help with weight management. Your horse may need regular exercise because of limited turnout. And if you plan to compete with your horse, he’ll need to be fit and ready for the physical demands of competition. Why is fitness Read more…