Can you ride a horse with arthritis? The short answer is “Yes,” but it depends. Talk with your veterinarian about your horse’s level of arthritis to know whether with treatment, he or she recommends the horse being ridden. Is horse riding good for arthritic knees? [Conclusion] The results of this Read more…
Although horses spend most of their time standing, they spend a period of each day laying. Sometimes they lay as a way to relax and catch some much-needed shut-eye. Are horses relaxed when they lay down? Why do horses lie down? Horses will lie down to catch up on much-needed Read more…
Horses definitely get tired. It may not appear like it if you aren’t familiar with the signs, but they get muscle fatigue and emotional exhaustion just like people. Compared to people, it takes a lot more to wear them out but look at how much muscle they have and how Read more…
A horse who sleeps lying down feels safe, secure and content. Adult horses may sleep for a couple hours a day lying down in total, and younger horses for even longer. They will typically be partially on their side, legs folded underneath with chin resting on the ground. Do horses Read more…
It’s true they do have an amazing ability to sleep standing up. But they do also sleep lying down. If you’re a horse, you need to be able to do both. Animal behaviour expert Dr Susan Hazel explains why. Do horses naturally sleep standing up? Because horses are big animals, Read more…
Undoubtedly, some horses yawn because they are tired, just as people and other mammals do. Do horses yawn when they are tired? Horses May Yawn Following a Time of Rest When a human yawns, it is because there is a drop in their blood oxygen level. This is not the Read more…
Handlers are never loud or rowdy in their behaviour when near horses. Keep your voice low when around horses as yelling can cause a horse to startle. Do not allow anyone to run, throw things, or make loud noises near the horse. Always approach the horse from his left and Read more…
Equinophobia (Fear of Horses) Equinophobia is a fear of horses. A scary experience with a horse — such as falling off a horse, or being stepped on, kicked or bitten by a horse — may cause this phobia. Why am I so afraid of horses? People are scared of horses Read more…
If your horse is chewing or licking their lips, this could mean that your horse is thinking, calm and relaxed, while a tight mouth could be a sign of anxiety or fear. Tail. Unlike dogs, if your horse’s tail is wagging, they’re generally agitated, or in some form of discomfort. Read more…
Any time a horse develops a severe reactive response—such as flipping over backwards or bucking excessively—your safety, as well as your horse’s safety, is compromised. An overreactive horse is not untrainable; however, training it properly will certainly take more time and patience. How do you deal with a sensitive horse? Read more…