If humans are in the environment, the foal will imprint upon those humans to some degree, but it is preferred that the foal primarily imprints on the dam, more than anyone else, initially. If you must handle a horse in Read more…
Horseback riding can be a great tool to ensure a kid’s participation in outdoor activities. Parents can engage their children in a valuable exercise that develops their personality and life skills. Here is a comprehensive guide to highlight the benefits Read more…
Conclusion: These results indicate that the 4-week horseback riding program used in this study was very effective for significantly improving anxiety, depression, and attention in children with ADHD. Can horses sense anxiety? One study conducted in Sweden confirmed that horses Read more…
A rollback is a helpful way to collect your horse, engage their hindquarters and get them moving their front end. In reining, the horse gallops to a stop, turns or “rolls” their shoulders in a 180-degree reversal and lopes off Read more…
First place. Did you know each color represents a certain placing? First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon, third place is a yellow ribbon, fourth place is a white ribbon, fifth place is a pink Read more…
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) uses freeze marking to identify captured wild horses and burros. Freeze marking is a permanent, unalterable, and painless way to identify each horse and burro as an individual. It is applied on the left Read more…
For horses, spooking is a natural response to being startled or afraid of something. In the wild, spooking is an innate mechanism that helps them flee from danger very quickly. Other factors, such as excess energy, pain, or vision issues Read more…
Leg bars and markings Also called zebra bars, tiger stripes, or garters, leg bars are the most common accessory to the dorsal stripe. Leg bars are most commonly seen on or above the knees and hocks, and reflect the underlying Read more…
Listen for a snort. This causes a loud fluttering sound in the nostrils which lasts for about a second. Snorting indicates your horse has identified a potential danger, and is investigating it. If your horse shies away from something after Read more…
Not only does mud make it difficult for horses to move properly, but it can cause slips and falls. Mud also affects a horse’s balance, and standing in mud over the long-term can cause joint pain. If your horse stands Read more…