Horses and goats get along very well with one another, and can even be kept in the same pasture. Because they are both herd animals, they typically bond with each other quickly. What is the best companion animal for a Read more…
Tack is equipment or accessories equipped on horses and other equines in the course of their use as domesticated animals. This equipment includes such items as saddles, stirrups, bridles, halters, reins, halters, and harnesses. What is ground work with horses? Read more…
If a horse is experiencing stresses, such as too much time in their stall or a poor feeding schedule, they may begin to exhibit stereotypies. Common stereotypes include cribbing, chewing, wall kicking, stall walking, weaving and fence walking. How do Read more…
Goats can help nervous horses. They become their “barn buddies.” Symptoms of a nervous horse can be walking or even running around in their stalls. They also can do what is called weaving, which is rocking side to side. Are Read more…
In fact, horses are a diverse species with more than 200 different breeds. How many types of horses are in the world? HorseBreeds What are the 5 types of horses? What many people don’t know is that there are 5 Read more…
Some horses live in the natural ecosystem, interacting with other wildlife species such as deers, elks, raptors, wolves, mountain lions, and more. And unlike tamed breeds, wild horses mostly feed on grass, twigs, leaves, and sometimes even tree bark. Do Read more…
How to Mount a Horse Stand next to your horse’s left shoulder facing the tail. Bounce on your right foot and push with your left to swing your right leg over the horse’s back. Be careful not to kick your Read more…
This tradition goes back to the days when horses were used in battle, and the rider’s weapon was a sword. A right-handed man carried his sword on his left side, and so he mounted on the left so the sword Read more…
While it does seem to vary a little, and entirely depends on your horse…as well as the other horses in the herd, I find it normally takes a good week before the new horse feels comfortable around the rest and Read more…
Broke to Ride Horse $800-3,500. Pre purchase vet check $250-550 (highly recommended – this cost will save you $ down the road) How much is a good horse worth? To buy a horse, you can expect to pay between $100 Read more…