Horses are abused in many cruel ways in equestrian sports. Equestrian sports include horseracing, show jumping, dressage, and competitions that “celebrate” a horse’s breed. These practices supposedly improve performance, but they qualify as animal abuse and cruelty. What is the most abusive horse sport? All riders know that of all Read more…
Horses don’t cry as an emotional response, but they shed tears when their tear ducts are blocked. However, horses express emotions with their actions; for example, they pen their ears when mad, and yes, horses miss you when you are away from them. Many people believe horses cry because they Read more…
Apple Cider Vinegar works to acidify the horse’s stomach for better digestion, cleansing the digestic tract. It can also aid in the absorption of minerals and helps balance the acid/alkaline ratio which is essential for good health. Is white vinegar safe for horses? Additionally, you can use a mixture of Read more…
Even the calmest of horses can be frightened by the bright lights and thundering booms of fireworks displays. Are horses afraid of light? Although horses have better sight than humans in the dark, they are not able to easily adjust from light that is bright to darker conditions of light. Read more…
Antonio Lanatá and his colleagues at the University of Pisa, Italy, have found that horses can smell fear and happiness. While these are just two emotions the researchers identified, further studies may reveal horses can pick up additional emotions from the body odors humans emit. Can a horse tell if Read more…
Like us, horses can get stressed and nervous when traveling, competing, or learning the ropes of a new job. They exhibit anxiety in different ways—from excessive chewing or grinding teeth, weight loss, to spooking easily, pacing, rearing, bolting, sweating, or suffering from gastric ulcers or diarrhea. How do you know Read more…
One of the first things you have to do when you purchase a new horse is to find a veterinarian and a farrier that you can trust to work on your animal. Veterinarians and farriers are both professionals that provide services to your horse as well as give you advice Read more…
Have a source of clean, fresh water available. And, be sure there is a place for your horse to take shelter. You might want to get a stall ready if your horse will be in part of the day or night. This means that bedding should be ready, and hay Read more…
So, how do horses show fear? Depending on the situation, horses can show fear physically as their eyes will widen, their nostrils will flare, and their necks will brace upward. Sometimes horses will physically shake out of fear or chew their bit to help ease their anxiety. What are the Read more…
The most common smells that horses hate are those of predators, such as lions, tigers, and bears. Other smells that horses may dislike include the scent of other animals, such as dogs or cats, and the scent of humans. What smell scares horses? * The smell of predator urine causes Read more…