Many people not familiar with spurs think their use is inhumane. But when used correctly, spurs don’t harm a horse and can be a helpful riding tool. What’s the purpose of spurs on boots? A spur is a metal tool designed to be worn in pairs on the heels of Read more…
Pawing in Water In natural waterways, horses paw to test the water’s depth and riverbed bottom for any hazards before they drop and roll. In the wild, rolling in water is a natural self-grooming and -cooling behavior. What does it mean when a horse is pawing at the ground? Your Read more…
Horses attempt to roll while being ridden because they are uncomfortable, or rolling can be the horse’s way of being balky, and resisting work. If your horse suddenly tries to roll while being ridden, carefully check your tack for anything that may be poking or pinching the horse. How do Read more…
How to Get Involved with Horses Without Buying a Horse Volunteer or job shadow somewhere horsey. Get an equine-focused part-time job. Take a horsey holiday. Go and watch local shows. Try leasing and/or lessons. Conclusion. How does riding a horse make you feel? Riding a horse releases endorphins and other Read more…
The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” These words, the same ones Elisha said to Elisha, indicate the strength and power given by God to His prophets. They are greater than any earthly power, as Elisha’s young servant saw with his own eyes. What is the chariots and horsemen of Read more…
Horses – like zebras, deer, and other large prey animals foraging mostly on grass – have a head that’s perfect for what they’ve been doing for millennia: grazing in mostly open spaces and steering clear of predators. Why does a horse have a long head? During prolonged calcium deficiency horses Read more…
11 Celebrities Who Look Like Horses Jerry Seinfeld. What’s the deal with me looking like a horse?!? Celine Dion. Her heart will go on and on. Ted Danson. Hey, Ted Danson. Chelsea Clinton. Sarah Jessica Parker. Tori Spelling. David Schwimmer. Hilary Swank. Which actress looks like a horse? Sarah Jessica Read more…
As far back as early childhood, Julia Roberts has had a love for barrel racing that she continues to pursue today. Not only does Julia continue to ride her horses on her ranch in New Mexico, but she even filmed a documentary in Mongolia titled Wild Horses of Mongolia. Does Read more…
Stripe: a narrow band of white running up a horse’s face from the nose to between the eyes. Why do some horses have stripes? Dorsal stripes are a type of camouflage that helps animals blend in with their surroundings. The stripe is usually black or dark brown and runs down Read more…
“He should carry his head and neck in a relaxed, natural position, with his poll level with or slightly above the level of the withers. He should not carry his head behind the vertical, giving the appearance of intimidation, or be excessively nosed out, giving a resistant appearance. How should Read more…