Horses are prey animals with a deep herding instinct. They are highly sensitive to their environment, hyper aware and ready to take flight if needed. Just like dogs, some horses are more confident than others, but just like dogs, all need a confident handler to teach them what to do. Read more…
During the ice ages, there were two groups of horses that roamed North America. One group had broad foot bones, very much like the horses that are alive today. The other group, the stilt-legged horses, had much more slender foot bones. Did horses exist during the ice age? Horses were Read more…
One breed you’ll probably recognize instantly is the Norwegian Fjord Horse. If you’ve seen the popular movie Frozen—and who hasn’t? —you’re familiar with the animated rendition of the breed. Anna’s pleasantly plump mount and Hans’ majestic equine companion are both Norwegian Fjord Horses. What breed are the horses in Frozen? Read more…
Most horses kick by lifting the hind legs forward and kicking back in a sideways motion. Do horses kick from the front? All four legs can be used to kick. But, all four legs can be used in some form of kicking. The hind legs can kick forward, sideways, and Read more…
If your horse absolutely won’t canter without a kick, then yes, go to the kick. But I encourage riders to work toward first positioning the legs as above, second exaggerating the windshield wiper outside leg, third changing the seat to a canter movement, and FOURTH – kicking with both legs. Read more…
The Metal Horse people have strong self-confidence. They don’t like to be conformist. They often wear fashionable clothes and have good taste in all aspects. However, the Metal Horse are very self-conscious and do not easily accept criticism from others. What are the characteristics of a metal Horse? Metal Horse: Read more…
Horses will only lay down if they feel as if they are in a safe environment. It is important to ensure your horse is feeling safe and secure, enabling them to achieve REM sleep each day. This is especially crucial if you are traveling with your horse. What does it Read more…
“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 horse in battle. In that moment, the Wars of the Roses near their end. Read more…
Wear an Approved Riding Helmet Bajo encourages riders of all disciplines to always wear an ASTM-approved helmet while riding. It’s a good idea to wear a helmet even when handling horses on the ground, she says. Always replace a helmet after a head-impact fall, or once the helmet reaches the Read more…
Horses come to America. Apache soldiers became excellent riders, much better riders than most Spanish soldiers. Horses let the Apache catch and kill more bison than they had before, and also helped them win battles with the Pueblo people and with the Spanish settlers. How did Apache warriors fight? “Members Read more…