Yes, cowboys rode mares. Oftentimes cowboys didn’t have the luxury of choosing the sex of their horses. And generally, mares were not shunned by cowboys. What type of horses do most cowboys ride? American Quarter Horse Named for their ability Read more…
5 Gentle Horse Breeds You’ll Love. American Quarter Horse. Morgan Horse. Appaloosa. Norwegian Fjord. What does gentle horse mean? There’s a term in the horse world known as “gentling.” It refers to working with a wild horse until it becomes Read more…
jet black Friesian cross. The main star, Raven, is a gorgeous jet black Friesian cross. Behind every great horse is a good trainer. Is Raven Zoe’s horse in real life? Is Raven Zoe’s Horse in Real Life? Raven is not Read more…
The annual average cost of owning a horse is $4,000; that being said, it can be done for much cheaper. By sticking to a budget and being disciplined, you can cut this number in half. How much should I spend Read more…
Horses kick to defend themselves, but they also kick to display dominance, blow off energy, or when frustrated. A horse’s kick is powerful; it can break bones and most certainly kill you. Why would a horse try to kick you? Read more…
Kicking at the belly is a classic sign of abdominal pain (colic) but there could be other reasons for this behavior too. In some cases, horses may be responding to skin irritation, usually from insects. Do horses kick when they’re Read more…
Horses are often seen kicking at each other in the pasture. When playing, these won’t be powerful kicks, and they’ll rarely connect with another horse. This can simply be a display of high spirits, often seen as the horse gallops Read more…
Kicking out under saddle can be strictly a behavioral problem, but can also be a sign that the horse is uncomfortable high in the hind limb. Horses that kick out a hind limb, particularly at the canter, may have specific Read more…
Horses may defend themselves by kicking when they feel another horse is getting too close to its food, its foal, a special herd mate, or if another horse is acting aggressively towards it. In the wild, horses use powerful kicks, Read more…
In the wild, herd stallions recognize and protect their offspring, and observers have often seen dad babysitting the kid while mom takes a well-earned break. Do stallions recognize their foals? Stallions are able to identify their own offspring and are Read more…