Oskar Pfundt discovered that “people can unconsciously communicate information to others by subtle movements and that some animals can perceive these unconscious movements.” Psychologists now call that “The Clever Hans Phenomenon.” This is one of the first examples of studying nonverbal communication. What can we learn from Clever Hans? What Read more…
As an equestrian sport defined by the International Equestrian Federation, dressage is described as “the highest expression of horse training” where “horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements.” Dressage. Characteristics Paralympic 1996 Do dressage horses enjoy it? Dressage can cause harm to the Read more…
Another explanation for Hans’ phobia is that he was classically conditioned to fear horses. Classical conditioning is a learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus. Hans witnessed a horse fall in the street. What phobia did Little Hans have? Little Hans’ fear Read more…
Brands can be from 2 to 4 inches in height (shorter brands can be used for younger horses because they tend to grow in size as the horse gets older). How Big Should a brand be on a cow? A brand is defined as a permanent mark not less than Read more…
In the case of a breed brand, the brand is usually burned into the horse’s left hindquarters. In stud branding, on the other hand, the right hindquarters are common. In registration branding it is commonly the side of the neck, while numbered brands are located in the saddle area. Where Read more…
It is believed that horses went through an evolutionary adaptation to an unusual substance in their saliva called latherin, enabling them to eat dry food. The side effect of this substance is the production of foam when the saliva is agitated inside the horse’s mouth. Why do horses drool during Read more…
Saddle: The saddle, stirrups, a saddle pad, and girth can run you anywhere from $250 to over $8,000. Bridle: A bridle, reins, and a bit may range from $70 to $1,000. Accessories: Some types of riding, like western or jumping, involve other pieces of tack like a riding crop, martingale, Read more…
What is a horse’s topline? The topline is the group of muscles that run along a horse’s spine from the top of the neck to the wither area, down the back and loin, and over the top of the hip into the croup region. How do I know if my Read more…
Posting is to rise out of the saddle seat for every other stride of the horse’s forelegs, thus smoothing out the jolts you will encounter if you just sit. This makes riding the saddle seat much more comfortable for you and your horse. It doesn’t matter if you ride English Read more…
The main reason to post while riding is to avoid being jostled around in the saddle during a particularly bumpy gait – the trot. This makes things more comfortable for the rider and is easier on the horse’s back. Why do you post when riding a horse? Posting is to Read more…