The fight-or-flight response involves nervous impulses which result in hormone secretions into the bloodstream. When a horse reacts to a threat, it may initially “freeze” in preparation to take flight. The fight-or-flight reaction begins in the amygdala, which triggers a Read more…
Horses are flight animals, but what does this mean for us as horse lovers and riders? When a horse senses danger, behavioral patterns based on vital and ancient instincts emerge. The ancestors of domesticated horses were prairie animals. Are horses Read more…
Contrast this to the humble horse, and you’re looking at close to zero tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions (due to the closed loop carbon cycle) and 2.07 tonnes of methane – a decrease on the average car of 23%. Does Read more…
Horses can sleep with their eyes either closed or open — and somewhere in between, with their lids half-closed. Whether your horse’s eyes are open or closed is likely an indication of how sound he is sleeping, with open eyes Read more…
blinkers. 4 reasons horses wear blinders. Blinders, also called blinkers or winkers, are cups made from either leather or plastic. What kind of eyes do horses have? Eye colour Horses usually have brown or blue eyes. However, brown eyes are Read more…
Destriers were fearless horses used in battle. Destriers were the classic heavy warhorses the knights rode into battle. They were large, strong, and built to carry the weight of the knight and his heavy battle armor. What were war horses Read more…
Crossword answers for COMMAND TO HORSE TO GO FASTER Clue Answer Command to horse to go faster (5) GEE UP Hurry along, Dobbin! (5) “Forward,” when commanding a horse (5) How do you command a horse faster? To make a Read more…
Commands like “canter,” “stay,” “trot,” “easy,” “back,” “walk,” “over,” etc., are quite common. Take the time and gradually teach these commands to your horse. Do not overlap teaching words because this could delay the horse’s speed in grasping your words Read more…
Predators such as members of the dog and cat families have eyes that face forward, but as a prey animal, the horse’s eyes are set on the sides of its head so that it can easily see the approach of Read more…
A veterinarian or animal shelter often can assist with this. With the microchip information, you might be able to find the horse’s previous owner or breeder. How do you trace a horse’s history? The first place to start is by Read more…