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…
There is no treatment. Human exposure to rabies does not have to involve a bite from an infected horse: contact of skin or mucosa with the horse’s saliva could transmit the disease. What to do if you get bit by a horse? If you are bitten and it breaks the Read more…
Horses are skittish because they are prey animals, and they pay attention to anything unfamiliar. Horses have many predators in the wild, so to survive, they learned to quickly react to something near they believe may hurt them and stay away from strange things. What do horses do when they’re Read more…
Pigs aren’t predators, yet lots of horses are frightened of pigs. The more you expose a horse to something he’s frightened of, the less frightened he’ll be. Do pigs and horses get along? Horses and pigs have little in common and are unlikely to form an emotional bond even if Read more…
Signs of aggression include ears flattened backward, retracted lips, rapid tail movements, snaking, pawing, head bowing, fecal pile display, snoring, squealing, levade (rearing with deeply flexed hindquarters), and threats to kick. How can you tell if a horse is aggressive? Disrespectful Horse Signs: Being Aggressive trying to move you away Read more…
When the horse charges, you must always take immediate defensive action; that is one reason why you always go into the round pen with a ‘weapon’ of some sort (a rope, stick, flag, whip). You will use your ‘weapon’ to deflect the horse’s charge by waving or striking right at Read more…
As advancements in transportation and developments began, the need to use horse-driven vehicles for the primary form of transportation began to decrease. Even now, when cars are such an important part of many people’s everyday lives, horses are still utilized by some on a day-to-day basis. Can you use horse Read more…
Typically, a horse bites someone as a sign of aggression. However, in some cases, a horse can bite you in a playful manner or even as a sign of affection. Although this can seem sweet at first, any type of biting should be immediately discouraged. What to do if a Read more…