Horses don’t like you or dislike you randomly. They react to how you make them feel—safe and content or anxious and uncomfortable. How do you know if a horse hates you? Disrespectful Horse Signs: Being Aggressive trying to move you away from a feeding bucket. pinning ears back when you Read more…
LED lights are my preferred light choice for horse barns. They last longer than other light bulbs and cost less money to use. They also don’t get as hot as traditional light bulbs, which reduces the chance of a fire. Today you can buy LED lights in all shapes and Read more…
It is important owners take precautions to avoid their horses getting heatstroke as the severest cases can be fatal. Heatstroke occurs when the horse’s internal body temperature becomes too high and can, in the severest cases, be fatal particularly if the horse is dehydrated or lacking electrolytes. Can horses overheat Read more…
On particularly hot days, use a sponge or hose to douse your horse in cold water after a workout, which will stop it from sweating too much and becoming dehydrated. Should you give a horse water after exercise? Absolutely, it is best to rehydrate sweaty, hardworking horses without delay, but Read more…
Yet behavioural and physiological studies performed on horses in a hot, sunny environment showed that horses prefer shade when it is available. Is sunlight good for horses? The Positive Effects of Sunlight on Horses Daily exposure to light (and it doesn’t have to be bright sunlight cloudy days will work) Read more…
Horses commonly go behind the bit when, again, the rider’s hands are unsteady. Bits that are too large, do not fit properly, and draw reins are other contributors to the problem. If a horse is worked in a leverage bit with a chain under his chin, he is more likely Read more…
Horses are most commonly bitten on the nose due to their poor vision and curious nature, but they can also be bitten on their legs if they accidentally step on or near a snake. Where is the most common place to get bit by a snake? The majority of snakebites Read more…
Shelter. When out in a paddock, horses must be able to take shelter from the sun, wind and extreme temperatures. They must also have dry areas to stand and lie down on, as living in cold, wet or muddy conditions can make them uncomfortable or ill. Are horses OK in Read more…
How to keep your stable cool this summer Use the darkness. A change of routine to avoid the heat of the day is a simple but effective way to keep your horse cool. Constant water access. Ensure constant access to water. Continuous air flow. Ventilate the horse’s stable to ensure Read more…
A Snake can be good friends and cooperate well with those under the animal signs of the Rat, Rabbit, Dragon, Horse, Sheep and Dog. Who is the Horse compatible with? In general, the major zodiac signs well-matched to Horse are Sheep, Tiger and Rabbit. When getting together with these signs, Read more…