Cobweb is another word for a spider web. But cobweb is most commonly used to refer to the kind of dusty old spider webs that hang in the corners of places that haven’t been used or cleaned in a long time, like attics and abandoned houses. What are in cobwebs? Read more…
Horses can smell you are on your period. They have a strong sense of smell and would be able to smell the blood. They can also smell hormones and pheromones. The smells of being on your period are a sign that you are not in season for mating. Can a Read more…
It’s a mood-enhancing activity. The BHS claim that more than 80% of horse riders report feeling ‘cheerful, happy, relaxed and active’ after a ride. Why does riding horses make you happy? Riding a horse brings a sense of happiness because of the release of endorphins brought about by physical activity Read more…
They sense the energy of the environment and the intention within the animals and humans that are around them. The ability to read, engage, and move energy within themselves and others comes second nature to a horse. Can horses sense your emotions? Having a bad day? Chances are your horse Read more…
In the wild, horses are most scared of natural predators like lions, wolves, and alligators. Domesticated horses can be scared of any sound they haven’t heard before, and it could be as innocent as the sounds of plastic bags, barking, or any suspicious noise in the wind. What things do Read more…
The U.S. horse industry directly contributes $50 billion to the economy and provides about 988,000 jobs. Direct contribution refers to economic activity occurring within the horse industry itself, such as horse care or recreation. What is the economic importance of horses? From those direct effects, the horse industry’s contribution ripples Read more…
Isaiah 31:1 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in the multitude of their chariots and in the great strength of their horsemen, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel, or seek help from the LORD. What Read more…
Water is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live long without it! Always make sure there is an adequate, clean supply of water. Horses generally drink about 2 quarts of water for every pound of hay they consume. What does a horse need? Horses need a regular supply of food Read more…
Horses, like other mammals, have only one heart. However, the frog in each hoof acts like a pump to push blood back up the leg with each step a horse takes. Does a horse have a 4 chambered heart? The equine heart is comprised of four chambers: right atrium, which Read more…
The text below explains how these five freedoms apply to horses. Freedom from hunger and thirst. Freedom from discomfort. Freedom from pain, injury and disease. Freedom from distress and fear. Freedom to express natural behaviour. What are the basic needs of a horse? All animals have requirements that are essential Read more…