While some cowboys preferred to ride mares others preferred geldings, and some even preferred to ride stallions. What is this? There are a variety of factors that can influence a cowboy’s preference; the most common reason is simply that each Read more…
The Wendigo Horse is a special Horse that was available during the Halloween 2021 Event and the Halloween 2022 Event. It originally had a 10% chance of being unlocked when a player landed the killing blow to the Wendigo, but Read more…
You may keep horses loose in a field crossed by public rights of way as long as they are not known to be dangerous. You cannot ride a horse on a public footpath unless the landowner has given permission. Can Read more…
The flank, or “bucking,” strap or rope is tightly cinched around the animals’ abdomens, which causes them to “buck vigorously to try to rid themselves of the torment.”3 “Bucking horses often develop back problems from the repeated poundings they take Read more…
Badly injured horses are euthanized with an injection of pentobarbital solution. The euphemisms for racehorse deaths and injuries that lead to their being “put down” also come in many forms: “bad step,” “went wrong,” “broke down,” “sudden cardiac event” and Read more…
Johnny Depp sells beautiful 41-acre Kentucky horse farm that boasts six bedrooms, two barns and a pool at the slashed price of $1.3M. It appears Johnny Depp’s ranch-style home has finally been snapped up at nearly half its cash value. Read more…
An average workhorse to be used around the farm or ranch would also go for $150. A fine saddle horse would cost more—about $200. Harnesses for the oxen or workhorse would go for $50 or so. What was the best Read more…
The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment has a long tradition with Irish horses especially the Calvary blacks. Today, 98% of the beautiful black horses in the Queen’s Household Cavalry are sourced in Ireland and are of Irish Draught stock. What horses Read more…
The average Roman soldier stood about 5’7” tall. One distinct breed, known as the Maremmano of Lazio, Italy, were favored in ancient roman, and often served as the mount of Roman emperors. Their distinctive characteristics include a strong build, a Read more…
Man o’ War was unquestionably the most famous Thoroughbred who ever lived. The Kentucky Horse Park pays tribute to this truly legendary horse with a majestic bronze sculpture and memorial at his grave-site, located in a place of honor, near Read more…