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 …
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. …
This is a video shared on Tik Tok showing a big and strong horse but what viewers saw first? You’re familiar with today’s society. Sometimes you share something for another reason, but you become famous in that video for an entirely other reason. And this is the situation with a Romanian man who is displaying …
Havre De Grace: The horse who was sold for more money then most sport cars nowadays This is a 2012 auction where a mare is up for auction at the moment. Considered Hip # 76. And at this auction this mare was sold more than most sports cars sold today. This is the story of …
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 …
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 …
From the Lena horse species that is now extinct, the young horse is 37 inches tall and was only two months old when it perished. Scientists dug it from its icy grave in the Batagai depression or crater – nicknamed the ‘Mouth of Hell’ – earlier this month. The prehistoric foal is part of a …
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 …
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 …
Most horses enjoy eating occasional treats, but finding a healthy choice that they love can be challenging. Some fruits and vegetables that we love can also be healthy treat alternatives for horses. You may not have thought of it, but watermelon could be a treatment option for your horse. Watermelons are a favorite treat during …
It’s challenging to find a horse owner who doesn’t also live with at least one dog. Horses and dogs are a natural combination. If you love horses, chances are you love dogs, too. Although dogs and horses can often become great friends, the danger is inherent whenever these two species come together. The sheer size …
Did you know that a horse is a “fight or flight” animal? Knowing this upfront can help a person stay safer when around their equine counterparts; whether it be in simple contact situations, training, riding, or all of the above. In situations where the horse feels threatened, the horse may resort to running away. We …
Breaks are most commonly heard of in racehorses, but any horse can break a bone in its leg. While euthanasia is often still the only option, advances in veterinary technologies and techniques mean some horses can be saved, and may even be able to return to their work in some capacity. Just look at this …
Horses are flight animals, which means that they will look for things to be afraid of it. Being a flight animal also means that it will be quite obvious when they’ve found something to be afraid of, as their reaction will be to flee or get as far away from that thing as possible. Horses …
Imagine waiting in line at the market’s checkout and a horse comes behind you and waits in line as well. What would be your reaction? Check this video, where a cowboy comes into the grocery store and takes what he needs like it’s something normal, and everybody does that. Maybe he thought it would be …
If you’re wondering who’s faster, someone on a bicycle or someone on a horse, then here’s the answer: a person on a bicycle will win hands down. Horses are faster than humans on a short run, but a human can run farther in a day than a horse. A human on a bicycle, in turn, …
Anyone who did not know might miss the significance of the carriage, and of the two ponies that were standing in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle as the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin was carried to St George’s Chapel. But they will be a poignant reminder of one of the great loves of Philip’s life: carriage-driving. …
The royal family had a longtime passion for the rough and sometimes tumble sport of carriage driving. The Duke of Edinburgh discovered his passion for outdoor sports in 1973 what soon became the world-famous Lowther Carriage Driving Trials, held in the historic grounds of Lowther Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh was well-known for his love …
Have you ever wondered what the first few days of life are like for a new foal? Those first days are full of new experiences, adventures, and learning opportunities. Once they’ve gotten a clean bill of health, both mare and foal can experiment outside for the first time. In the video, we can see how …
I think we will all agree that Friesians are the fashion models of the equine world. We can see it very well in the way they look. They all match each other and they are all amazing. I mean, look at their movements. These all 4 horses look and move like models. But the last …