Horses also relate to their immediate environment through their sense of smell. They greet each other nose to nose and recognize each other by scent and by sight. Mares and foals immediately learn each others scents and can find each Read more…
Horses have an accessory olfactory system known as the vomeronasal organ that detects pheromones and volatile odors. What smells do horses love? Researchers discover that certain scents can help horses to relax. If you’ve ever lit a scented candle to Read more…
A. Vinegar in small amounts is fine for horses. Is white vinegar safe for horses? Additionally, you can use a mixture of white vinegar and love oil to repair patchy hair that has been faded by the sun or is Read more…
“Champing at the bit,” when used figuratively rather than literally—forget the actual horses—means to be eager to start or to be anxious to get moving. “Chomping” also deals with biting down, but it usually has to do with eating. The Read more…
Horses that do not perform well on the track are sent to slaughter. What most people do not see is what happens to the horses who lose or are too old to race. There are multiple rescue groups throughout the Read more…
Green has always been considered unlucky in Great Britain with the history books showing superstitions surrounding this colour dating right back to the 1700’s where the colour green upon someone’s clothes was a mark of impending death! Why is green Read more…
Jockeys strike their horses to encourage them to run, and hitting them with the whip creates a popping sound that makes a horse focus. The modern whip is designed to create noise, not pain. Does it hurt the horse when Read more…
It’s important to note that if a horse does not want to race, it won’t, and very occasionally we see a horse plant its feet and refuse to move. No horse can be made to race against its will. In Read more…
Don’t make direct eye contact. Don’t approach head-on (or tail on). Use your peripheral vision and approach at the neck or shoulder. If the horse allows you to get near enough to catch it, spend a little time doing something Read more…
Studies of equine colour perception indicate that horses possess dichromatic vision, which allows perception of greens and yellows, and blues and greys. They do not see reds — this colour will appear to them grey or neutral. What colour do Read more…