Do Horses Like Mirrors?

While mirrors may certainly help some horses, many are very worried by them. Some horses have been reported to gradually become more anxious when a mirror is left in their stable. Are mirrors good horses? Mirrors for Horse Health Research suggests horses benefit greatly from mirrors when isolated from the Read more…

Why Do Horses Have Mirrors?

The main purpose of installing horse mirrors (also often referred to as stable mirrors) is to maintain the health and well-being of a horse when kept in isolation. Horses are herd animals, and therefore it’s in their nature to crave companionship. Do horses recognize themselves in mirrors? In a recent Read more…

Do Horses Have Different Eyes?

Horses naturally have only two iris colors: blue or brown. Some horses will have both blue and brown coloration in their irises, a situation called “heterochromia iridis.” Horses with blue eyes are no more likely to develop any eye disease than are those with brown ones. Do horses see differently Read more…

Does Horse-Riding Weaken Pelvic Floor?

The results of this cross-sectional study indicate that recreational horseback riding performed by women does not result in increased symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction compared with control groups. Do horse riders have strong pelvic floor muscles? Horseback riding can strengthen the pelvic floor (PF), reduce risks of PFD. What weakens Read more…

Why Can Horses Be Tamed But Not Zebras?

To be domesticated, animals must meet certain criteria. For example, they must have a good disposition and should not panic under pressure. Zebras’ unpredictable nature and tendency to attack preclude them from being good candidates for domestication. Why don’t we ride zebras like horses? After all, zebras and horses have Read more…