Philippa Origin Word/name Greek Meaning “lover of horses” Region of origin English speaking countries Other names What is horse lover called? hippophile (plural hippophiles) A person who loves horses. What is called horse-rider? 1. countable noun. A jockey is someone who rides a horse in a race. Synonyms: horse-rider, rider, Read more…
…male horse is called a stallion, the female a mare. A stallion used for breeding is known as a stud. Can a stallion be a female horse? a mare. A male horse which has been castrated is. known as a gelding. What is a female stud horse called? A little Read more…
In the overwhelming majority of cases, horses happily take part in a race. Why do horses love racing? Yes, horses enjoy racing and are well-looked after animals. Running and jumping comes naturally to horses as you see horses doing this in the wild. It’s also very interesting that when a Read more…
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…