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…
A. That depends on the type of salt lick, the number of horses and where it’s hung. Expect a salt lick hung in a stall for a single horse to last several months, while a block in a shallow bucket feeding a dozen horses might only last three weeks, especially Read more…
A simple combination is equal parts of beet pulp and oats = 94 + 1 calcium equivalents and 9 + 41 phosphorus equivalents = 95:50 for a ratio of 1.9:1. Another is one part alfalfa and two parts oats = 147 + 2(1) calcium and 9 + 2(41) phosphorus = Read more…
Horse licks contain vitamins and minerals helping stabled horses relieve boredom and gain nutrition if they do not have access to regular grazing. Are horse licks good for horses? Horse’s need all sorts of mineral and vitamins and a horse lick allows them, they are particularly useful for providing a Read more…
The sense of touch is one of the most developed and important for the horse in terms of human interaction. The nose, lips, mouth, and possibly the ears are the most sensitive areas to touch. What is the sensitivity of a horse? Horses’ tactile sensation or touch is extremely sensitive. Read more…
Researchers involved in the University of Sussex study used 28 horses from two riding schools in East Sussex, exposing each of them to eight recorded human non-verbal emotional vocalisations. They comprised two males and two females laughing, and two males and two females growling. What sound does a horse make Read more…
An anxious horse may neigh to signal to their stablemate that they are in distress. How can you tell if a horse is in pain? Signs of Pain in Horses Lameness or abnormal gait. Unusual posture. Shifting weight from one leg to another. Muscle tremors. Abnormal sweating. Lying down more Read more…
After-Ride Care Walk your horse. Step one actually begins before you get back to the barn. Loosen the cinch. Back at the barn, dismount, and loosen the cinch or girth right away, so your horse can breathe more easily. Remove the tack. Observe your horse. Offer water. Hose him down. Read more…