Horses can become sour and misbehave for a variety of reasons, some of which can include pain, boredom, or simply that the horse really doesn’t want to do what is being asked of him, and he wants you to know exactly how he’s feeling! Basically, sourness is a negative response Read more…
Being confident means a better riding experience, for both you and your horse. Your pony will perform better when it knows who’s in charge – and that means you! In the same way it’s important to protect your horse from unexpected injury, it’s also a good idea to make sure Read more…
arrogance. to start talking angrily about something bad that someone else has done as if you feel you are better or more clever than they are. Showing arrogance and conceit. What does it mean being on your high horse? arrogant: an arrogant and unyielding mood or attitude. What do you Read more…
On average, there were two injuries a year to riders, to include broken bones and bruises. Supposedly, no injuries to horses were recorded. Other outlets suggest that horses suffered bone fractures, internal organ damage, spine injuries and more. The act was eventually declared cruel to animals. Why did they stop Read more…
The twitch should be in place for no longer than 5 minutes as the restraint loses its effect after this time and may cause a violent response from the horse. For procedures taking longer than 5 minutes an alternative means of restraint should be considered e.g. chemical restraint. Is it Read more…
idiom. to stop talking as if you were better or more clever than other people: It’s time you came down off your high horse and admitted you were wrong. Showing arrogance and conceit. What does get off your horse mean? if you tell someone to, or suggest that someone should, Read more…
Origin of Get Off Your High Horse The phrase refers to a large horse, often a warhorse. Those with military or political power would often choose the biggest horses to ride, in a display of their power. Because this height put them physically high above the crowds, people began to Read more…
The twitch is popularly believed to work by distracting the horse, but may act instead by triggering the release of endorphins from the horse’s brain, producing a calming effect. It is hypothesized that its effects are similar to acupuncture. Is it cruel to twitch a horse? The vets concluded that Read more…
Swimming is often only considered when a horse sustains an injury and the vet rules out ridden exercise. In this situation, rehabilitation of the horse in an equine pool helps to maintain muscle tone, general fitness and mental health. What does swimming do for horses? Swimming is hugely beneficial for Read more…
Horses were often associated with the Underworld and, by association, with dark primal forces (including the beastlike energies residing in humans). Pegasus joins this symbolism with divine and skyborne connotations of flight and the heavens. What does horse symbolize? The horse is a majestic animal that embodies the spiritual power Read more…