Why Does My Horse Spook At Nothing?

Horses Spook Because They Notice Things You Don’t Horses’ senses work differently to ours. That means that your horse can see, hear, smell and even feel things that you’re not aware of. When you think “there’s nothing there” and you’re surprised by your horse’s unexpected spook Why does my horse Read more…

Is Horse Riding Really Hard?

Horse riding can be hard work physically, involving a lot of cardio. If you’re thinking about getting lessons, you might want to do some preparation beforehand by improving your fitness; this depends upon how fit you are currently of course! Is horseback riding hard the first time? Horseback riding, like Read more…

What Smell Deters Horses?

These include peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, clove, rosemary, basil, tea tree, lemongrass, catnip and cedar. Many people like some or all of these scents, making them more pleasant for you to use. What scent deters horses? A study found that the smell of lavender produced physiological evidence of relaxation in horses. Read more…