Horses are often seen kicking at each other in the pasture. When playing, these won’t be powerful kicks, and they’ll rarely connect with another horse. This can simply be a display of high spirits, often seen as the horse gallops and bucks to burn off energy. How do you fix Read more…
Kicking at the belly is a classic sign of abdominal pain (colic) but there could be other reasons for this behavior too. In some cases, horses may be responding to skin irritation, usually from insects. Do horses kick when they’re happy? Message: “I feel good.” Sometimes horses kick out of Read more…
Horses kick to defend themselves, but they also kick to display dominance, blow off energy, or when frustrated. A horse’s kick is powerful; it can break bones and most certainly kill you. Why would a horse try to kick you? Message: “I feel threatened.” At its most primal level, the Read more…
The annual average cost of owning a horse is $4,000; that being said, it can be done for much cheaper. By sticking to a budget and being disciplined, you can cut this number in half. How much should I spend on a horse? To buy a horse, you can expect Read more…
jet black Friesian cross. The main star, Raven, is a gorgeous jet black Friesian cross. Behind every great horse is a good trainer. Is Raven Zoe’s horse in real life? Is Raven Zoe’s Horse in Real Life? Raven is not Zoe’s horse in real life. He is one of Steve Read more…
5 Gentle Horse Breeds You’ll Love. American Quarter Horse. Morgan Horse. Appaloosa. Norwegian Fjord. What does gentle horse mean? There’s a term in the horse world known as “gentling.” It refers to working with a wild horse until it becomes responsive to a trainer’s commands, meaning that it no longer Read more…
Yes, cowboys rode mares. Oftentimes cowboys didn’t have the luxury of choosing the sex of their horses. And generally, mares were not shunned by cowboys. What type of horses do most cowboys ride? American Quarter Horse Named for their ability to outpace any other breed in races of a quarter Read more…
vaulting. Yes, vaulting is not only the safest of the equestrian sports, it is documented safer than riding bicycles, playing on playground equipment, and even playing soccer. What is the best horse sport? Dressage. Cross Country Jumping. Show Jumping. Eventing. Para-Equestrianism. Combined Driving. Endurance Riding. Reining. Is dressage or jumping Read more…
Some racehorses are well taken care of – they live in comfortable facilities and receive outstanding treatment. But many horses are treated poorly; these animals are drugged, overworked, and generally abused. Is it cruel to race horses? Racing exposes horses to significant risk of injury and sometimes, catastrophic injury and Read more…
The use of the whip in racing should only be used for safety, correction, and encouragement. When the whip is used to encourage, it is used only to activate and focus the horse. Whips typically aren’t abused but are actually sparingly used by jockeys. Is it cruel to whip a Read more…