Remove fly masks at night for better visibility, unless advised otherwise for a medical reason. Remove the mask when it’s raining, to avoid the mask becoming covered in dirt/mud if they roll, reducing visibility. Can you leave a fly sheet Read more…
Horses in Norse Mythology: Symbol of Wildness. What does a horse represent in Norse mythology? In old Norse mythology, the horse was a friend and helper of the gods. The chief god himself, Odin, had his eight-legged steed, Sleipnir, who Read more…
Horse in motion signifies forward motion, prosperity, growth or promotion, loyalty, endurance and success. A galloping horse or horse can keep you focused and on the road to success. What is the meaning of running horses? Running horse signifies success Read more…
Domesticated, or tamed, horses can live in almost any habitat, but wild horses prefer plains, prairies, and steppes for many reasons. Horses need wide open spaces for defense purposes, and they need some shelter, like trees or cliffs, to protect Read more…
Horses need daily care to stay healthy, including access to clean water, food, and turnout someplace safe with shelter. They also need regular vet care, need visits, grooming, and exercise (read as $$). Some tasks need to happen daily, others Read more…
The overall goal of warming up is to increase oxygen delivery and blood circulation to the horse’s skeletal muscles to prevent early accumulation of metabolic wastes such as lactic acid in the tissues. Do Horses Need to warm up? Proper Read more…
Wild Horse symbolizes freedom, travel, stamina, intuition, and adventure. What do wild horses symbolize? Share: Wild horses are symbolic of freedom and are part of the mythology and legends of the American West. What does it mean if you keep Read more…
If they’re outside 24/7, a run-in shed will do the trick. If you bring your horse into the barn at night, make sure their stall is large enough for them to comfortably lie down. Horses that recently moved to a Read more…
A bronco is a type of horse, not a species or a breed. It comes from the Spanish broncos, which means rough. American cowboys borrowed the lingo from their Mexican counterparts to describe untrained or partially trained horses. What is Read more…
The horses were called Walers because, although they came from all parts of Australia, they were originally sold through New South Wales. They were sturdy, hardy horses, able to travel long distances in hot weather with little water. Are Walers Read more…