The Budweiser Clydesdales are arguably the most famous group of horses in the world. They’re known for their strength, elegance, and the sheer magnitude of their size. Each Clydesdale on the team stands at least 18 hands high, and they all have a bay coat, four white stockings, a blaze of white on the face, …
Do you all remember the first time when you saw a horse? It was probably one of the most beautiful moments of your lives as long as you are a member of this community that is all about horses. Most of the kids of the last few decades have probably seen a horse for the …
One of the most amazing aspects of the creatures that we all love so much, horses, is the fact that with their intelligence, beauty, perfect attitude and other features as well, they have managed to win the heart of the public even in fields where nobody expected that they entered such as Television advertisement. Marketers …
No one can deny that horses are majestic animals. With their silky manes and lithe bodies, they can capture the attention of any onlooker. However, they are not to be undermined because behind the beautiful exterior, these beasts possess such power and strength, it can hardly be rivaled in the natural world. Horses are an …
Nothing compares to the magical time during Christmas when all the people gather together with their family and share adorable moments whilst also not forgetting to give gifts to each other. It is a wonderful time for kids, who impatiently wait for Santa to give them the gifts they have previously asked for. An amazing …
by Bill Finley & Dan Ross Medina Spirit (Protonico), the winner of this year’s GI Kentucky Derby, died of an apparent heart attack following a five-furlong workout Monday morning at Santa Anita. The incident happened after Medina Spirit completed a five-furlong workout in 1:01.40. The breeze took place at about 7:45 Pacific Time. “I just heard. …
A horse owner was giving a massage to his horse. He rubbed his cheek and body with a massage gun. However, whenever the owner moved the gun away from his cheeks, the horse tried to reach out to him with his head, wanting to get pampered more on the cheek. The horse enjoyed it so …
On September 11, 2001, a tragedy shook the heart of New York City and changed our world. And on this day, we pause to honor our fallen heroes, mourn those who lost their lives, and do what we can to heal the suffering that was inflicted upon our country and its people. This Budweiser commercial …
Sometimes you just can’t save a horse. That is the medical reality of serious leg injuries such as the ruptured ligament suffered by Swiss Olympic event horse Jet Set in a freak accident at Tokyo on Sunday. However hard you try, however much you might wish the horse better, some injuries are just impossible to …
This is the moment when a horse is shown to be lost in a video posted on youtube in which it is extremely hungry and a little scared at first sight to approach Chip Dodd, the man from the truck. The video went viral on social media after many people were impressed by the kindness …
Do Horses Need Their Own Separate Stalls? Short Answer: In traditionally built barns, Yes. Whether a horse needs its own stall depends on the horse and the particular stall. If your barn has standard 12×12 or even 12×16 foot stalls, then they are too small for average-sized horses to be paired up together. But the …
Tennessee Walking Horses are great all-around horses. They have a good temperament, are sturdy and reliable. They are best known for their style of walking, and comfortable ride, but there is much more to Tennessee Walkers. The Tennessee Walking Horse’s gait is just one of many desirable traits of this breed. Although the footfall pattern …
We all can agree that horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong, and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re around humans, other horses, or even rabbits, like in our video, they are amazingly communicative and thrive in social settings. These qualities are part of the reason why horses can develop such …
Let’s take a look at this beautiful mare running around with her one-week-old foal. Amazing, isn’t it? Mares and foals are typically close to each other during the first days and weeks of life. It is said that a mare will remember her baby for the rest of her life, even if they’re separated very …
WATER! Water is crucial for every function in your horse’s body from their respiratory tract to their digestive system. Horses need 2 to 3 times more water than any other feed. Horses drink an average of 5 to 10 gallons of fresh water a day. Take a look at this funny horse that can’t stop …
We all understand that nature can be a mean beast, and sometimes a foal is left without a mother. Since a foal normally stays with the dam until about six months of age, any foal that loses its mother younger than that is considered “orphaned”. And we know that an orphan foal still needs another …
We’ve all seen the devastation that fires can cause and the terrifying images of barns and homes being consumed while people and animals alike run for their lives. We’ve seen the images of horses having to be turned loose by their owners in hopes that they can escape. Only to watch them run around in …
Horses don’t hate camels. They are in fact, afraid of that unusual pungent smell. Horses have a strong sense of smell, they get scared by a huge creature standing next to them smelling weird. But horses will spook at anything they have not seen before, like camels, for example. It’s not hard to imagine horses …
Both horses and cows are herd animals and prey animals, and they share a similar body communication. When we put one cow and one horse together, they can get along well enough. Similarly, if we put one horse and a herd of cows, or one cow and herd of horses, the lonely animal will try …
Horses, like humans, all have unique personalities, characteristics, and habits. They display responses to stimulants and experiences that can cause us to question the meaning behind them. Some of these tendencies like nudging or following you around are relatively easy to decipher. Licking, however, leaves many equestrians and horse lovers confused. Having your horse lick …
Donkeys today come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and coat texture. The most common coat color is grey, followed by brown and then black, roan, and broken colored donkeys (a combination of brown and white or black and white markings) and the rarest color is pure white. The one in our video is black and …
While not all accidents can be prevented, horses die every winter after becoming trapped in icy bodies of water. But horses owners can reduce the risk by taking steps to protect horses from icy surfaces or frozen ponds. If you have water bodies on your horse property, there are some tips on how to keep …
Floods are one of the more common natural disasters faced by horse owners. Many properties are in floodplains but some owners have a false sense of security. Floods can be slow or fast-rising. Slow-rising floods are typical as floodwaters move down a river or creek and can often be predicted to reach a certain height. …
Did you know that horses have their own ‘GPS’ (Global Positioning System)? Wherever they are, horses can orientate themselves based on magnetic fields. Have you ever wondered why your horse is much more forward on the way home than when you are leaving the stable? Even when riding with loose reins in an unfamiliar area, …
Foals are spunky, gangly, occasionally mischievous, and downright adorable. They run around on their too-long legs reminding us all to never take ourselves too seriously and that life is always worth enjoying. It seems that no matter how a foal comes into this world – whether their birth was expected and surrounded by love or …