Equinophobia (Fear of Horses) Equinophobia is a fear of horses. A scary experience with a horse — such as falling off a horse, or being stepped on, kicked or bitten by a horse — may cause this phobia. You may also have a fear of donkeys, mules and ponies. What Read more…
Britannica Dictionary definition of HORSE SENSE. [noncount] informal. : the ability to make good judgments or decisions : common sense. He credits his success to good old-fashioned horse sense. Why do we say horse sense? horse sense (n.) 1832, American English colloquial, from horse (n.), perhaps in referfence to the Read more…
horse sense. noun. Britannica Dictionary definition of HORSE SENSE. [noncount] informal. : the ability to make good judgments or decisions : common sense. Why is it called horse sense? horse sense (n.) 1832, American English colloquial, from horse (n.), perhaps in referfence to the animal’s qualities, or to the abilities Read more…
Trigeminal-mediated headshaking, formerly known as idiopathic headshaking, is a condition characterized by uncontrollable shaking, flicking, or jerking of the head, sometimes violently, without any apparent cause. Although the first case was described over 100 years ago, headshaking is still not well understood. What is the trigeminal nerve in a horse? Read more…
The arena may be heated full time using space heating or a radiant heating system. Alternatively, it may be heated as needed with overhead radiant heat. How do I stop my horse arena from freezing? Use Magnesium Chloride Adding magnesium chloride, a form of salt, can be a solution for Read more…
For weeds in my arena I use loose salt from feed store. Changes the ph in the sand and kills anything that grows. Salt is cheaper and safer for the horses, cats and dogs. I usually buy in in 50lb bags and use a lawn spreader to put it down. Read more…
Horses bob their head when they’re sore A horse shifts the weight of its head and neck from its sore leg when moving. Horses’ that bobs their heads upward more than downward are likely suffering lameness in the front legs. Is head bobbing normal in horses? The head bob Although Read more…
Nose nets are used to protect horses from midges, small insects and pollen that can cause horses to head shake. Do nose nets for horses work? Surveys show that nose nets and fly masks can help reduce headshaking in many horses. Do hay nets damage horses teeth? Slow feeders and Read more…
Horses can be taught to response to verbal commands. They are able to pick up certain words and tones in the voice. It’s a great way to help your horse understand what you want from him. How many voice commands can a horse learn? Horses can typically learn about 10 Read more…
Something caused the horse to use the reactive side of his brain. That’s how most horses learn to buck. Sometimes, once a horse has dumped a rider three or four times and has gotten used to bucking, he starts bucking out of habit, not so much out of fear. What Read more…