Horses will only lay down if they feel as if they are in a safe environment. It is important to ensure your horse is feeling safe and secure, enabling them to achieve REM sleep each day. This is especially crucial if you are traveling with your horse. What does it Read more…
As the stallions rise in combat, they bite, kick and strike each other with their hooves, inflicting serious wounds and injuries until one of them either succumbs or is killed. The stallion left standing is declared the winner. How does a horse defend itself? So, how do horses protect themselves? Read more…
Dominance occurs when a horse forces the other to move against its will. One horse will move its body in the direction of or in contact with the other forcing it to move. Fighting usually occurs when the dominant horse is challenged by the other horse not moving, or responding Read more…
The Metal Horse people have strong self-confidence. They don’t like to be conformist. They often wear fashionable clothes and have good taste in all aspects. However, the Metal Horse are very self-conscious and do not easily accept criticism from others. What are the characteristics of a metal Horse? Metal Horse: Read more…
If your horse absolutely won’t canter without a kick, then yes, go to the kick. But I encourage riders to work toward first positioning the legs as above, second exaggerating the windshield wiper outside leg, third changing the seat to a canter movement, and FOURTH – kicking with both legs. Read more…
Most horses kick by lifting the hind legs forward and kicking back in a sideways motion. Do horses kick from the front? All four legs can be used to kick. But, all four legs can be used in some form of kicking. The hind legs can kick forward, sideways, and Read more…
To play HORSE, the first player shoots at the basket from anywhere on the court. If they make the basket, the second player must attempt the same shot. What are the rules for horse in basketball? H-O-R-S-E is a game played by two people on a basketball court. The idea Read more…
Breed of Horse They are broken to ride starting around 18 months of age so that they are ready to race as 2 year olds. Warmbloods and draft horses mature later than average and may not be broke to ride or pull wagons until they are 3 to 4 years Read more…
Use reflective gear. Consider investing in a reflective vest, jacket, gloves, and/or a reflective helmet band. You can also deck out your horse in reflective gear, including reflective pastern bands, polo wraps, and breastplates. A nice assortment of reflective items are available here. Should you ride a horse at night? Read more…
One breed you’ll probably recognize instantly is the Norwegian Fjord Horse. If you’ve seen the popular movie Frozen—and who hasn’t? —you’re familiar with the animated rendition of the breed. Anna’s pleasantly plump mount and Hans’ majestic equine companion are both Norwegian Fjord Horses. What breed are the horses in Frozen? Read more…