Arion. In Greek mythology, Arion or Areion (/əˈraɪ. ən/;Ancient Greek: Ἀρίων, Ἀρείων), is a divinely-bred, fabulously fast, black-maned horse. He saved the life of Adrastus, king of Argos, during the war of the Seven against Thebes. Arion was (by most accounts) the offspring of Poseidon and Adrastus. What is the Read more…
Pegasus Abode Hippocrene, Mount Helicon Personal information Parents Poseidon and Medusa Siblings Chrysaor Did Poseidon have a horse? Poseidon’s sacred animals were the bull, the horse and the dolphin. As god of the sea he was also closely associated with fish and other marine creatures. His chariot was drawn by Read more…
No, horses exposed to camels are not afraid of them. Horses are generally very curious and brave. If they are raised around camels they will acceptt them. Did camels scare horses? Although camels really do not smell any worse than horses, mules or unwashed men, their smell was different and Read more…
Camels have a foul odor, which horses dislike. Camel’s stench scares or even disorients horses, so they will not approach them. Why did camels scare horses? The most difficult aspect for the men to get used to was the camel’s somewhat pungent smell. Although camels really do not smell any Read more…
There’s no doubt that owning a horse can be expensive. The average annual expenses can easily add up to over $4,000. It’s a big financial commitment to consider before having a living animal depending on you for care. Is a horse affordable? Horses can cost anywhere from $0-70,000,000, but luckily Read more…
A shipping bandage, shipping boot, or shipping wrap, is a type of stable bandage or boot used on the lower legs of a horse to protect the animal while travelling in a horse trailer or other conveyance. Why do horses need travel boots? Travelling a horse is a high-risk activity Read more…
Composting in Static Piles Static pile composting of dead, intact horses and livestock is a management practice that can fit into most livestock farms. The practice does require space on your land to construct the compost piles and takes from six to 12 months for the animal to decompose. What Read more…
As horse lovers and riders, we have many options for careers with horses. With proper education, we can become horse trainers, riding instructors, trail guides, vaulting coaches, equine facility managers… the options are endless! How do I turn my horse into a career? Make a Career out of Your Love Read more…
Often called the lone charger, the horse has a saddle with no rider and a pair of boots set backwards in the stirrups. This is a sign that a warrior has fallen in battle. Why are the boots backwards on the riderless horse? Traditionally, simple black riding boots are reversed Read more…
No shot may be attempted twice in a row from the same spot to give the opponent 2 consecutive letters. Can you do a layup in horse? Layups may be stressful on horse and owner. The definition of layup varies. We have some horses on layup who have already been Read more…