Horses can experience stress from a variety of environmental and social factors — from their training and feeding schedules to their interactions with other horses in the pasture. Different horses may show stress in different ways, and some horses respond better to stressful situations than others. What makes a horse Read more…
“Horses do have a homing instinct, but home may not be where you parked your trailer,” says Aadland. “In snowstorms and in flatter parts of the country, horses have saved lives by getting people home. Do horses really know their way home? Wherever they are, horses can orientate themselves on Read more…
In addition to confined spaces and predators, things that can startle a horse or mule include: Loud or unexpected noises–Buzzing model airplanes, exploding firecrackers, batting practice, or a falling tree. Do horses get startled? For horses, spooking is a natural response to being startled or afraid of something. In the Read more…
ACV is excellent as a cleaning agent for Stable Products such as Saddle Pads or Saddle Blankets, Bandages, Horse Boots, Rugs etc. Adding some ACV to the rinse water will help remove soap residue and make Saddle Pads more comfortable against your horse’s skin. Is white vinegar safe for horses? Read more…
Fluconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, and ketoconazole are just some of the most common antifungal medications that are prescribed to horses. Also, topical medications such as nystatin or miconazole are used for some cutaneous and subcutaneous fungal infections. How do you get rid of fungus on horses? In horses, surgery to Read more…
More than likely he’s looking for a treat. Some horses are very food-driven and can get quite aggressive seeking treats. Regardless of the cause it’s an invasion of your personal space and is a behavior to be discouraged, even it seems benign at the time. How do you tell if Read more…
A new study shows, for the very first time, that horses respond to human emotional cues by integrating the emotional value of the voice they hear with that of the facial expressions they see. Share on Pinterest Horses can tell when human facial expressions and tone of voice match, according Read more…
Horse Girl is a 2020 Psychological Thriller directed by Jeff Baena. The plot is centered on a socially awkward woman who is struggling to differentiate her dreams from reality. The Horse Girl cast features Alison Brie in the leading role, who is also a co-writer of the film. What is Read more…
Horse eyes are among the largest of any land mammal, and are positioned on the sides of the head (that is, they are positioned laterally). This means horses have a range of vision of about 350°, with approximately 65° of this being binocular vision and the remaining 285° monocular vision. Read more…
Pedigrees for Thoroughbreds as well as many other horses can be found at www.allbreedpedigree.com , though care should be taken to verify all pedigrees. Like the well-known Wikipedia website, www.allpedigree.com allows users to input data, which may or may not be precise. How do I find my horses registration papers? Read more…