Sometimes a sport horse is described with ‘flashy’ movement because it throws the front legs out in an extreme way in the trot. While it is a good thing for a horse to have a free shoulder and be able to reach with the front legs, for the movement to Read more…
A stallion is a male horse that is over the age of four that has not been castrated. What is a male horse over 4 called? A stallion is a mature male horse at the age of four or older; a mare is a mature female horse at the same Read more…
Horses aren’t like cars; four horses can’t go any faster than one horse of the same breeding and quality, and these four would be dragging a heavy cart behind them. Does more horses mean more speed? Horses have an inherent top speed. They can only run so fast. Adding horses Read more…
In Greek mythology Phaethon was the son of Helios, the sun-god. Helios drove his golden chariot, a ‘quadriga’ yoked to a team of four horses abreast, daily across the sky. What were Apollo’s horses called? THE HIPPOI ATHANATOI were the immortal horses of the gods. Did Apollo have a horse? Read more…
While some horses seem to enjoy the companionship and the attention that they receive from their riders, others may find the experience to be uncomfortable or even stressful. Ultimately, it is up to the individual horse to decide whether it enjoys being ridden. Do horses enjoy humans riding them? Many Read more…
Criollos are also known for their resistance to many common diseases, and for their ability to withstand extreme heat and cold. All in all, the Criollo may be the one of the most durable horses in the world. What is the hardiest horse breed? As such, the Altai is one Read more…
9 signs of depression in horses A lack of mobility. Indifferent and unresponsive to humans and other stimuli in their home environment. Loss of appetite. Stereotypies (vices) Lack of sleep. Unwillingness to work. Increased fear, anxiety, or spookiness. Reduced blood cortisol levels. How do you know if your horse is Read more…
Horses and goats get along very well with one another, and can even be kept in the same pasture. Because they are both herd animals, they typically bond with each other quickly. What is the best companion animal for a horse? Other equines aren’t the only possible companions for horses, Read more…
Goats can help nervous horses. They become their “barn buddies.” Symptoms of a nervous horse can be walking or even running around in their stalls. They also can do what is called weaving, which is rocking side to side. Are goats good around horses? Horses and goats get along very Read more…
In fact, horses are a diverse species with more than 200 different breeds. How many types of horses are in the world? HorseBreeds What are the 5 types of horses? What many people don’t know is that there are 5 main classes which all breeds fall under; draft, light, gaited, Read more…