Often a horse’s natural reaction to something that it doesn’t understand is to spook or shy. A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to flee. The horse may or may not want to keep their eyes on the object that Read more…
Transmission: Infected horses can transmit the parasite to humans indirectly through fecal contamination of water, or directly through handling or on contaminated surfaces. Humans: Symptoms in humans include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating, and weight loss. Can humans catch anything from horses? Before you interact with horses, be aware that horses Read more…
1 Practice steering. Make sure you can steer left and right so you can turn your horse anytime and anywhere. 2 Control his initial response. 3 Don’t focus on the spooky object. 4 Don’t let him take over. 5 Focus on one direction. 6 Encourage forward motion. 7 Release with Read more…
They are both highly sensitive creatures Are you drawn to others who are similar to you? Then the same can be said for cats and horses, they’re the purrfect pair outside of their own species! Both cats and horses are highly sensitive, picking up on all sorts of nuances that Read more…
How do we recognise the signs? Slowing of pace. Decreased responsiveness to the aids. Unwillingness or inability to increase speed or change gait. Loss of motivation. Reduced coordination (e.g. stumbling/losing balance/wandering) Increased frequency of brushing or over-reaching. Slowing of stride. Increased vertical motion. How long does a horse take to Read more…
Their hearing is very sensitive. Like other prey animals, the horse’s ability to pinpoint sound is not very precise. He knows the general direction of a sound; enough to know which way to run! His hearing range is greater than ours: 55 to 33,500 hertz as compared to 30 to Read more…
Happy horses will have their ears forward and alert, engaged in their surroundings and moving towards where they are listening. Unhappy horses may have their ears pinned back or softly drooping. What does a horse do when excited? The same goes for horses. When they feel happy, you will see Read more…
The bite is painful, so treatment with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like flunixin meglumine (Banamine or generic versions) can also help the animal. “Monitor the infection. Some cases may require surgical removal of necrotic tissue, or draining and treating an abscess that forms,” he said. Can a horse survive snake bite? Read more…
Are horses afraid of snakes? While it’s said that most horses are nervous of the strange movements snakes make, a lot of horses have shown to be more curious than afraid. It is true, however, that your horse may outrun you if he is as scared of it as you! Read more…
A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to flee. The horse may or may not want to keep their eyes on the object that frightens them. In the wild, this quick reaction is a response that would allow a horse Read more…