10 Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy Adequate Roughage. When we think of happy times in our lives, food often comes to mind. Fresh Water. Routine. Buddies. Visual Stimulation and Ventilation. Exercise. Down Time. Vet and Farrier Care. How do you cheer up a sad horse? Horses need a healthy Read more…
Colic is the number one medical killer of horses = absolutely true. But it’s a myth to think there’s nothing you can do about it until it happens. Take steps today to encourage your horse’s digestive health and reduce the risk for colic. What can cause sudden death in horses? Read more…
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 refrain from taking advantage of those who Read more…
Some horses show easily observable expressions of grief, such as waiting for days by the gate through which their buddy disappeared, exhibiting reduced social interaction, or appearing depressed. Their eyes may be lackluster, their usual expressions of joy may fall by the wayside, and even food intake may be reduced. Read more…
Wearing Baggy Clothes Flowing scarves, baggy pants, bulky sweaters with loose waists, and other sloppy or loose clothing can get caught on the saddle if you should fall off. Getting caught half-way down means you could get dragged, and that is far more dangerous than falling clear of the horse. Read more…
When horses die, other horses close to them exhibit grief-like behavior, which can become excessive at times. Recognition of this phenomenon is important for equine veterinarians because clients will seek help in dealing with these situations. How do horses react when one dies? If a horse’s companion has died, it Read more…
Horses can only see in 3D, in a small area of about 60-65° in front of themselves. In fact, their blind spots are under their body, in front of their nose-line, behind their croup and on an area of about 1.20m in front of their forelegs (depending on the position Read more…
The time loop that Horse Girl has isn’t a traditional loop though. It is instead a continual chain of events that starts when Sarah first experiences the aliens up until they take her away at the end. This loop would appear to continue past Horse Girl’s ending if Sarah is Read more…
It doesn’t mean that horses can’t see the color red; they see it as an intermediate tone or gray. When it comes to red, horses see this color as earthy, having faint yellow tones and blue hues. Why can’t horses see red? Unfortunately, they do not get to see vibrant Read more…
Equestrian. Equestrian is an aesthetic that relates to the art of horseback riding and horses in general. What is the art of riding horseback called? Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, ‘horseman’, ‘horse’), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, Read more…