Horses nod their heads as a signal of energy, excitement, or irritation. They also nod when bothered by ear infections and insects. Horses that lower and raise their heads in a calm, controlled manner may be showing a sign of Read more…
Occasionally, a horse will act in a mysterious or atypical way, a personality change that may be hard to describe. Change in environment, new handlers, riders or management, all can contribute to an apparent change in personality. Physical problems can Read more…
In nature, horses would travel up to 30km a day when grazing and finding grass and water. Horses also run and play with their other herd members. Females normally play from when they are a foal until they reach maturity, Read more…
Stall walking, weaving, cribbing, pawing, head bob- bing, and self-mutilation are examples of stereotypical equine behavior. Why do stereotypical behaviours occur in horses? Stereotypical behaviours often occur as a response to stress in their lives, for example a physical stress Read more…
Stress Response. Stress Response In both species, the animal will lick its lips quickly and repetitively, occasionally seeming to chew or swallow. The behaviour will often follow the handler attempting to elicit a particular response from the animal. These behaviours Read more…
Horses frequently end up falling down the steep slope after losing their footing or colliding with another horse. Some have had to be euthanized after sustaining catastrophic injuries, and others have even drowned. But the ordeal isn’t over for those Read more…
Worried you might be overtraining? Excessive blowing after hard work. An unfit horse will blow a lot for an extended time if you work him hard. Significantly sore muscles or stiffness. Dull and listless after a big workout. Coat loses Read more…
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Saddles aren’t bad for horses and are essential to use when riding horses. A saddle that fits correctly distributes a rider’s weight, making carrying a passenger more comfortable than without one. Is it better to ride a horse without a Read more…
How much actual time your horse will require will depend on a lot of factors. In general, expect to devote at least 8 to 10 hours a week to horse care. If you’re doing more of the work, then 14 Read more…