Confident Beginner – A confident beginner has the knowledge of an advanced beginner, but will also be able to handle a horse that may not be overly willing to do as asked. Sometimes an older horse that is well broken may still balk at leaving the barn or be a Read more…
lavender. Well, according to a recent study, horses do as well — and it’s lavender. Researchers from the University of Arizona found significant signs of stress reduction in horses after the horses inhaled the scent of lavender. What scent calms horses? lavenderThere are various essential oils that are beneficial to Read more…
Jodhpurs. Jodhpurs, or ‘jods’ as they are often called, are full length ‘riding trousers’, made from a comfortable stretchy fabric. They are designed to be worn with short jodhpur or paddock boots and are often too bulky around the ankle to be comfortably worn with long riding boots. Browse our Read more…
Differences Between Dogs and Horses: The first and most obvious difference is that horses are prey animals while dogs tend to be predators. Both can be reliable friends and companions. But horses tend to be working partners and have been tamed to carry out essential tasks for their humans. How Read more…
Horses are particularly socially intelligent. They are the first non-human mammal known to have the ability to recognize, analyze, respond to and remember human emotions. What are 3 interesting facts about horses? Although horses are such well-known animals, the following facts may surprise you about these magnificent creatures. Horses can’t Read more…
A Close Look at the Horse-Human Relationship Many animal rights activists, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), have announced arguments against the use of horses for any and all riding purposes. What does PETA say about horseback riding? As humans, we have a fundamental responsibility to Read more…
Most horses are strong enough to pack or pull heavy loads. Their strength is part of their makeup. Horses have evolved by natural selection to have thick muscles, a large heart and powerful lungs. Yet over the centuries, people have also bred some groups of horses to be even stronger. Read more…
“Some mares do exhibit ovarian pain and may actually colic as a result.” For these reasons and others, it’s natural for a concerned owner to turn to the offerings of modern medicine in search of a remedy to ease the ill effects of estrus. Do female horses get cramps? Summary. Read more…
Dressage This traditional riding style is an extreme form of riding. It is performed in competition and the rider and horse must perform a series of movements from memory. What are the 3 types of equestrian? There are three Olympic Equestrian sports: dressage, three-day eventing and show jumping. What are Read more…
Horses are, simply put – good for the soul. Just as being around and handling horses can offer incredible benefits to those dealing with physical and mental health issues. Many of us experience some level of stress or anxiety in our work or life, but being around horses has been Read more…