“Some mares do exhibit ovarian pain and may actually colic as a result.” For these reasons and others, it’s natural for a concerned owner to turn to the offerings of modern medicine in search of a remedy to ease the Read more…
Most horses are strong enough to pack or pull heavy loads. Their strength is part of their makeup. Horses have evolved by natural selection to have thick muscles, a large heart and powerful lungs. Yet over the centuries, people have Read more…
A Close Look at the Horse-Human Relationship Many animal rights activists, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), have announced arguments against the use of horses for any and all riding purposes. What does PETA say about Read more…
Horses are particularly socially intelligent. They are the first non-human mammal known to have the ability to recognize, analyze, respond to and remember human emotions. What are 3 interesting facts about horses? Although horses are such well-known animals, the following Read more…
Differences Between Dogs and Horses: The first and most obvious difference is that horses are prey animals while dogs tend to be predators. Both can be reliable friends and companions. But horses tend to be working partners and have been Read more…
Jodhpurs. Jodhpurs, or ‘jods’ as they are often called, are full length ‘riding trousers’, made from a comfortable stretchy fabric. They are designed to be worn with short jodhpur or paddock boots and are often too bulky around the ankle Read more…
lavender. Well, according to a recent study, horses do as well — and it’s lavender. Researchers from the University of Arizona found significant signs of stress reduction in horses after the horses inhaled the scent of lavender. What scent calms Read more…
Confident Beginner – A confident beginner has the knowledge of an advanced beginner, but will also be able to handle a horse that may not be overly willing to do as asked. Sometimes an older horse that is well broken Read more…
To attract a mate, the female horse, or mare, urinates, raising her tail and revealing her vulva. An interested male horse, or stallion, approaching with a high head and tail and ears drooped backwards, will nicker, nip and nudge her, Read more…
Horse-Safe Essential Oils: Essential oils to avoid include Anise, Birch, Blue Tansy, Camphor, Clove Bud, Garlic, Oregano, Tea Tree, Wintergreen, and Yarrow. Are essential oils harmful to horses? Essential oils that are safe for horses include, but are not limited Read more…