Squealing and roaring A high-pitched, piercing squeal is also heard from horses in some situations. It can be a sign of anger and exuberance, but it can also be a warning. What sound does a horse in distress make? The Read more…
A horse has more weight behind his kick than the kangaroo. However, that said, the kangaroo has velocity and inertia that the horse doesn’t have. Neither one would be good. Being kicked by a kangaroo can open you up the Read more…
In fact, a giraffe’s kick can generate an impact of 2,000 Pounds-of-force Per Square-inch (PSI). That’s about the same as the strongest kick ever recorded from a horse and a lot more powerful than a kangaroo kick, which generates just Read more…
A variety of behavior problems occur in horses. Some of the most common are those associated with aggression (including aggression towards people), fear and phobias, sexual behavioral problems, performance problems (such as bucking), abnormal eating habits, and undesirable stall behaviors. Read more…
All riders know that of all the equestrian disciplines, eventing — in particular the cross-country component — is the most dangerous. Eventing has been labelled THE most dangerous sport in the Olympics, and that is not an exaggeration. What is Read more…
There may be a number of reasons for wanting to increase rides on your horse to twice a day. You might be preparing for show season and want to get them in shape. Maybe you just want to keep their Read more…
about 500 psi. The jaw strength (masseter muscle) of a horse is about 500 psi (pounds per square inch) Humans are usually less than 200 psi, while a Pit Bull measures 235 psi (#3 dog breed in jaw strength). Horses Read more…
So, how do horses show fear? Depending on the situation, horses can show fear physically as their eyes will widen, their nostrils will flare, and their necks will brace upward. How do you know if a horse is scared? Signs Read more…
Every time you move him out of your space, you emphasize your leadership and dominance in the herd of two. You should be leading from the left, so turn him toward the right to move him out of your space. 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 Read more…