Did you know that horses should eat constantly because their GI tract is designed to always be digesting small amounts of forage as they graze nearly around the clock? The horse’s stomach is relatively small and can only hold so much at one time. Most of a horse’s energy comes from fermenting forages in the …
This horse, named Mikko, was in a holding area for wild horses, and everyone was too busy to help him until a girl named Emma spotted him. A ranch adopted him and Emma went to help. At first, he was so scared and didn’t let her touch him. But then he started being a little …
The strongest bond between this loyal horse and its sick owner. She met this horse named Willow when she was only one year old. She came across a lady who had 12 horses, and Willow was one of them. She asked the lady if she could have her and the lady said “yes”. View this …
Horses may not love each other in the same capacity as a human loving another human. But a horse can undoubtedly feel and give affection. Horses show affection for one another through vocalizations as well as by actions. For example, they nickel to show happiness when greeting other horses, scratch to show affection and love, …
Horses that are scared can be more dangerous to people; the researchers note that everyone involved with horses, from those who breed to those who play sports and teach others how to ride, is responsible for trying to reduce accidents. They also suggest that it is unethical to breed fearful animals as it has a …
One day, they received an anonymous message, saying “I think you should know what’s going on with some horses across the river.” And immediately they just made the decision to go pick them up. Rosie, one of the horses, was simply depressed and her spirit was very low. The three of them were so beaten …
Impressive, right? Kurtsystems is a PRE-TRAINING SYSTEM that prepares young horses for training and strengthens their musculoskeletal system. Kurtsystems, at Kingwood Stud in Lambourn, is a revolutionary new process designed to aid the pre-training of young racehorses before they enter a traditional race-training regime. It introduces young horses to a pre-training program without the threat …
This girl went with her dad to a horse auction and they found Bubby, being picked on, kicked, and bitten by two other males. That auction was notorious for sending horses to slaughter, so every horse there was in terrible condition. Bubby was in good shape compared to the other horses, but he was incredibly …
Imagine waking up in the morning caressed by your horse, who wants to play. I think this is every child’s dream, especially since horses can be excellent playmates. Play is a fundamental aspect of equine behavior. Desire to play starts in early foal-hood and continues even in adulthood. It is an essential aspect of development, …
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride your horse everywhere? It would be a wonderful experience to ride it on pastures, on the street, and even at McDonald’s. Well, this girl in our video did this. And even if some people disagree, because accidents can happen, we think that even one …
You know what it’s like with friendships – some are for life. Well, this 12 hours old foal and this kid, who is giving it a lot of sincere love, are already friends. They are going to be great buddies for sure. This young man cares about his little horse and shows how much he …
Mares that lose their foals can become irregular in their breeding cycle and often lose out on the entire breeding season. Time is of the essence when it comes to fostering as the mare will only stay in milk for four to five days and foals need colostrum within eight hours of being born. Orphaned …
Animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support. Beyond the pet-owner relationship that many of us have lovingly experienced, animals are sometimes used in therapeutic settings to help people navigate challenging emotional experiences. As we can see in this video, a horse can be a perfect therapy animal for when you’re feeling down. With …
I think we all heard about cat-themed restaurants/cafes or dog-themed ones. But did anyone ever heard of horse-themed restaurants? Well, in this video, we can see one. Imagine spending a few hours of your free time at this lovely restaurant, watching this beautiful horse. Maybe it would be nice to have a little picnic on …
Equines can start and stop play sessions through a series of behavioral signals, especially when they are still foals. Typical initiators are nudging or nipping, approaching nose-to-nose, as well pawing at another horse. Play fighting, in particular, is often initiated through head-tossing. All horses have a strong desire to play; even a day-old foal displays …
Around one in every four people in the U.S. has a disability that impacts major life activities, reports the CDC, with the most common disability (mobility) affecting one in seven adults. There are six different categories of disabilities (mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, independent living, and self-care), and many of these can be improved through equine …
Zebras and horses have a lot in common. Both are herbivores, herd animals, have hoofed feet, and can run fast. They also have a similar number of teeth, long heads, and manes. Also, zebras and horses are mammals and members of the Equidae family. However, they are different species, and they have many differences. For …
Horses can become very attached to each other, especially foals to the mare. So, as we can see in this video, this foal doesn’t want to leave the mare’s side at all. That’s because, in the first month of its life, the foal is dependent on its mare. The first month of a foal’s life …
Horse training is not a quick or easy process, no matter what various books, videos, or websites may tell you. However, it is also not all shrouded in mystery either, and it is possible to learn along with your horse, and doing so with a competent trainer or coach is the wisest way to go. …
Let’s take a moment and admire Her Majesty getting off the train, beautiful as always, getting beautiful tiny flowers from those kids, and heading to Manor Farm Stables to meet and feed the horses with carrots. This is such a clear image of a peaceful and kind relationship between an animal and a person. The …
As mentioned many times before, horses are herd animals. It means that no matter what, they want to be within at least seeing and hopefully smelling distance of another horse, especially horses they know and like, and especially family. Well, here’s an example that horses would do anything for another horse. As we can see …
This video might be a little bit scary for some, while others might find it cute. Let’s take a look at this little child playing, walking under this mini horse over and over again. And the good part is that the horse didn’t even bother his game. Some may think that this could end badly …
What do you think? Will this foal become a professional dressage horse when he will grow up? As we can see, he looks very graceful already, moving confidently, with his head up and his posture straight. I’m sure he would be great for dressage shows. Ideally, the dressage athlete has an “uphill” appearance and is …
I think many of us wanted a horse or a pony when we were younger, and also, many of us want to own a horse even now. Also, those who have kids that love horses should consider giving them such a present. As we can see in many videos, including this one, someone’s reaction to …
If you are a horse lover, you are always happy when your children also have a passion for them and enjoy their company. Their first words are usually horsey, horsey! They seem not to be afraid of anything. No matter how well-trained your horse is, the fact remains that it’s an animal. Never take your …