Riding damages the health of an elephant because its back is definitely not made for carrying the weight of people for the entire day. Let us explain to you the anatomy of an elephant in a nutshell: The backbone of an elephant differs from that of a horse. Is it Read more…
It’s very possible horses can sense when a woman is pregnant by smelling the change in pheromones and hormones. Whether horses actively realize you are pregnant or are just reacting to the smells of pregnancy, it is hard to tell because we can’t talk with them and get a clear Read more…
Features. Recommended for 5 years children and up. Hobby horse height from the top of the head to the end of the stick 30,5 inches. The horse is made of high quality soft plush. What is considered a hobby horse? A hobby horse (or hobby-horse) is a child’s toy horse. Read more…
Many horse riders will tell you about this feeling of “freedom” that you gain from the top of a horse’s back. Challenges, whether physical, mental, emotional or social are almost literally dropped to the ground the moment your seat is placed into the saddle that graces that horse’s back. How Read more…
Horse riding is an enjoyable hobby and sport for adults and children alike. Learning to control and care for an animal much larger than yourself can have a profound affect on your confidence and is a great feeling. Riding is a great way to get out and see the surrounding Read more…
Also riding side-saddle was seen to preserve the ladies’ modesty. The idea of it being indecent for a lady to ride astride can be traced back to 1382, when Princess Anne of Bohemia rode side-saddle across Europe on her way to marry King Richard II. How does a woman ride Read more…
While they may not have the same capacity for complex human emotions like shame, embarrassment, pride and guilt, there is evidence that horses feel pain, loneliness, grief, happiness or contentment, and other simple emotions. Do horses know if they win? Sue McDonnell, a certified applied animal behaviorist at the University Read more…
No. A horse can open its mouth at any stage of biting, if it realizes that it’s biting something it shouldn’t. Why does my horse lock his jaw? JAW CLENCHING – A RESPONSE TO STRESS AND PAIN The combination of possible physical discomfort or pain on the horse’s behalf or Read more…
Why do they kick? When approaching a horse from the rear they cant see or smell you very well so they may kick out of fear thinking your a predator. You should always try to approach horses from the side or front and stay away from there rear end to Read more…
Horses can break your foot, but it is dependent on your ability to use the horse and escape getting trampled if you fall while riding. So, in this post, I’ll show you what to do if you fall from your horse to avoid being stepped on. What to do After Read more…