Horses toss their heads for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons are dental problems, physical ailments, biting bugs, improper bit or saddle fit, too much energy, or poor handling on part of the rider. What causes Read more…
Cons of Owning a Horse They’re expensive! It’s hard to vacation when you have them on your property. Their care can be time consuming. You’ll be outside in all weather types including rain, snow, and extreme heat. You won’t have Read more…
Ponies, cobs, and miniature horses are less than 14.2 hands or 58 inches from the ground to the withers or shoulder. Smaller-sized horses can also be the right fit for their shorter stature and trainability. They should be gentle, easy-going, Read more…
Barbaro. Barbaro (horse) Barbaro Colour Bay Breeder H. Roy and Gretchen Jackson Owner Lael Stables Trainer Michael R. Matz How many race horses break their legs? Their legs break, unable to withstand the forces that the horses exert upon their Read more…
Typically, children up to the age of 12 ride 12.2hh ponies, at age 12 to 16 years they ride 14.2hh ponies, and then from 16 and up they move onto horses. How tall should you be to ride a 13.2 Read more…
The giant horse (Equus giganteus) is an extinct species of horse which lived in North America. It was classified as a species based on the finding of a single tooth larger than the teeth of even the largest modern draft Read more…
neigh. The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known as a whinny or Read more…
As such, the Altai is one of the hardiest horse breeds in the world, as these horses are well-acclimated to very harsh climates and environmental conditions. In the early 20th Century—specifically after the Revolution—the Soviet Government thought of improving the Read more…
The only truly wild horses with no domesticated ancestors left in the world are Przewalski’s horses. Are there any wild horses left in the United States? By its most recent figures, the BLM estimates the total American wild horse population Read more…
We love wild horses! Przewalski’s Horse. Of all the horses on our list, Przewalski’s is generally accepted as the only truly remaining wild breed. Mustang. The iconic Mustang is found roaming free across the western states of the USA. Sorraia. Read more…