Horses and cats are quite compatible. They nearly always get along, and many form strong bonds of friendship. Do horses dislike cats? In addition to small critters, horses can also take issue with somewhat larger animals like cats and dogs. If a horse hasn’t been previously introduced to these animals, Read more…
Plastic bags They cling to tree branches and make spooky sounds all on their own. And did you know they MOVE?! They’re most likely gathering an army to take over the world. Horses are deeply afraid of plastic bags and it’s best to avoid these at ALL times. What are Read more…
Horses are still used to pull plows, haul crops, and clear fields without the use of heavy machinery. In the days before mechanization, clearing a wooded field for farming was a job best served by a team of large, powerful horses. What work do the horses do? Working donkeys, horses Read more…
The diseases associated with horses include rabies, ringworm, methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, campylobacterosis, cryptosporidiosis and infections with Rhodococcus equi, brucellosis, and Anthrax. What diseases can a human get from a horse? Diseases associated with horses Salmonellosis. Ringworm. Anthrax. Brucellosis. Cryptosporidiosis. Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) St. Louis Encephalitis Read more…
Camels have a foul odor, which horses dislike. Camel’s stench scares or even disorients horses, so they will not approach them. They aren’t used to that type of odor, so sniffing it is out of the question. Do horses and camels get along? Although it is often said that horses Read more…
Are horses afraid of snakes? While it’s said that most horses are nervous of the strange movements snakes make, a lot of horses have shown to be more curious than afraid. It is true, however, that your horse may outrun you if he is as scared of it as you! Read more…
In horses of any age, bit chewing can signify anxiety. Different horses mature at different rates. Even if your horse seems physically prepared to perform at his current level, he may not be ready mentally. Try reducing the pressure: shorten your schooling sessions, take him on trail rides and so Read more…
The loudest and scariest sound for most horses is fireworks. If your horse can learn not to react to this sound, not many other noises will scare him. Make sure your horse is loose in a pasture or large paddock where he can’t hurt himself or others if he bolts Read more…
In most states, horse riders and handlers of horse-drawn vehicles can use the roads and must adhere to all local traffic laws. The animal’s owner should still exercise caution and try to keep the road open for easy traffic flow. Can you ride a horse around the city? Generally, most Read more…
The primary reason horses are afraid of spiders is because spiders can move quickly out of hidden spaces. Most horses aren’t going to be afraid of small, house-sized spiders. A larger spider running across a trail, that is something a horse might get worried about. What are horses scared of? Read more…