In 1908 the number of cars passed the number of horses for the first time and irrevocably. Very quickly; the first cars were introduced about the turn of the century and by 1920 had taken over all but a handful Read more…
In the late teens and early 1920s, the automobile became more common in the US than a horse and cart. When did the car replace the horse? By 1908, entrepreneurs were producing cars in earnest and their work couldn’t have Read more…
Horses wear blinders to reduce their field of vision and stay focused on their tasks. When pulling loads or racing, horses are easily distracted. Horses that pull wagons in cities need blinders to keep their attention focused straight ahead and Read more…
When in a herd environment, horses love to sleep outdoors in a pasture, if they have herd mates to help them feel secure. A horse who sleeps lying down feels safe, secure and content. Adult horses may sleep for a Read more…
Yes, earplugs can help a spooky horse become more relaxed and less startled by sounds and loud noises. Using horse earplugs reduces noise and muffles surrounding sounds so your horse can focus more on the task at hand. Do ear Read more…
Mounting from the left is just tradition. Soldiers would mount up on their horses left sides so that their swords, anchored over their left legs, wouldn’t harm their horses’ backs. What side of the horse should you mount from? left Read more…
Because we like to think our horses follow the same schedule that we do, many people think that horses need less hay at night because they’re asleep (and therefore, not eating). However, that’s a myth. Horses need access to forage Read more…
Horses who have lost forward impulsion are typically seen as lazy and dull. Maybe some are—and sluggishness can also be a sign of illness or another physical problem—but in most cases, horses lose the “go button” because of two issues. Read more…
“On the race track they have to stay in place, but you take them on Route 340 and they get scared of a truck or a car speeding along.” Blocking off all forward and peripheral vision reduces this problem. Why Read more…
If your horse has come in from the field muddy and wet, then he will need to dry off before he can be groomed. Brushing a muddy, wet horse just brushes the mud deeper into the coat instead of out Read more…