Horseback riding is a sport; it requires physical strength, skill, balance, and endurance. However, there are times when horseback riding is leisure, relaxing, and enjoying nature, and of course, this isn’t a sporting event. Does it take skill to ride a horse? Riding a horse need muscle control and coordination. Read more…
Sight. Sight is probably the most important of the equine senses. With eyes on the side of its head, the horse can see almost all around, although a blind zone exists behind it and a little in front of its head. What sense do horses have? These are touch (tactile), Read more…
The varieties of aggression toward people include fear, pain induced, sexual (hormonal), learned, and dominance related. Some horses, especially young ones, play with each other while showing signs of aggression such as kicking and biting. Although benign to other horses, this can be dangerous to people. How do horses show Read more…
Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI, the governing body of international horse sport) research shows that the risk of a fall resulting in an injury ranges from 1 in every 250 starts for low-impact falls to 1 in every 520 starts for serious injuries. How many times do you fall off a Read more…
Handlers are never loud or rowdy in their behaviour when near horses. Keep your voice low when around horses as yelling can cause a horse to startle. Do not allow anyone to run, throw things, or make loud noises near the horse. Always approach the horse from his left and Read more…
(used to command an animal, especially a horse, to stop.) (used to tell a person to stop, wait, or slow down): Whoa, you need to sit over there and calm yourself. What do you say to a horse to stop? whoaIt’s whoa. This interjection means “stop.” You might use it Read more…
Snorting is thought of as a positive form of horse communication. When a horse makes this noise, they are letting others around them know that they are happy and content. Snorting is typically accompanied by other forms of positive communication, such as a swishing tail and a calm facial reaction. Read more…
There is no cure for tetanus except to wait for your body to fight it off. Supportive care such as fluids, antibiotics, and an antitoxin medication will help your horse battle the toxin. Unfortunately, most cases result in death, but with annual vaccination, it is easy to avoid. What causes Read more…
Mandibular fractures may follow kicks to the head or significant fall whilst wearing a bitted bridle and usually involve the vertical or horizontal part of one side of the jaw. Fractures are often comminuted – where the bone is in multiple pieces. Can horses dislocate their jaw? Summary. Fracture of Read more…
The vast majority of horses used for riding and other activities are geldings, as they tend to be calmer and easier to handle than stallions. However, stallions are still sometimes used for riding and other purposes, particularly in disciplines such as racing, where you can put their natural athleticism to Read more…