The Household Cavalry own some of the most exquisite horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London. In total, there are 235 glossy blacks, 14 ice-cool greys, and four drum horses that make up the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment. The horses used by the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment …
FEI – The International Federation for Equestrian Sports is the international governing body of equestrian sports. Their vision is to grow the unique and mutually beneficial bond between horses and humans in sports globally. Also, their mission is to drive and develop the equestrian sport globally in a modern, sustainable and structured manner with guaranteed …
Horses have been our firm companions since the beginning of recorded history, often far more valuable than other domesticated beasts because of their countless uses. They are, like us, beings with a strange dichotomy: strong and tender, massive and graceful, confident and gentle. There is something about the outside of a horse that is good …
Some may wonder why people still use horses today when there are many more automatic, easier, faster, and less tiring ways to do the job. Many do it because they like it and want to pass on what they have learned about horses. It is important to pass on what can be done using horses …
How do you handle complicated situations that involve your horse? We can take an example from these employees. They managed to handle very well the situation where Merinda’s horse got caught in a balloon at Disney World Magic Kingdom During Small Princess Parade. Also, a toddler ran out into the parade route. The father grabbed …
What can be more heartwarming than seeing someone happy to get their own horse? Especially after two years of just leasing one. In the video, we can see the happiness in her eyes when she finally gets the papers stating that the horse is all hers now. Only if leasing a horse doesn’t provide enough …
What do you do when your car gets stuck in the mud? Well, a solution would be to call someone who has a car with a winch or to try and solve the situation yourself. But another solution would be, like in this video, to get help from a draft horse. While the age of …
When you think of strong animals, what comes to your mind? Maybe a tiger or a lion, probably an elephant or an ox. But what about a Belgian horse that managed to pull 18 people after him? Big and resilient horses, but graceful and fast, are an image of pure power. Their large muscles have …
Caring for a horse means much more than just wanting to have a horse or the fact that we like this animal. It takes a lot more than that because these noble animals require much attention. The connection that is formed between a horse and its owner is very strong, starting from the simple fact …
Anyone who’s ever ridden a horse knows that it’s an extremely difficult sport. Horses are strong and have incredible reflexes, meaning that they can leap and spin out from under you in seconds. But if riding a horse weren’t difficult enough, riding a horse sidesaddle added a whole new challenge. This video does a great …
It’s been said that a good dressage horse seems to be dancing, and that’s just what this video exemplifies. Carl Hester and his mount, Nip Tuck, perform their winning dressage freestyle which sealed them a win at Olympia 2016. What’s beautiful about this freestyle is the fact that Hester and Nip Tuck are so perfectly …
Haggis the pony had a rough life. He was highly overweight, and his hooves were allowed to get severely long. As a result, he was unhealthy and lame, and it was difficult for him to walk with his long hooves. Horses need regular farrier care to maintain their hooves and keep them an appropriate length. …
Horses teach us a lot. They teach us how to be confident and how to be patient. They teach us the value of hard work and the importance of being clear in communicating what we want. They also teach us empathy and how to care for another living being. And when we’re on their backs, …
Horses are highly intelligent, and they can be taught all sorts of different behaviors beyond those used in riding. The girl in this video is training her horse to identify a picture of a horse when presented with pictures of different animal types. The training looks to be quite effective so far, with the horse …
Who says you have to be an adult in order to be a great horse handler? Young Jonna’s father is an equestrian, and she’s been around horses for years. In this video, she works with a horse, and she does so beautifully. She remains in excellent control of the horse, asking him to do any …
When you own a horse, you’ll quickly find that many people will ask you if they can ride your horse. It may be friends, coworkers, or other riders at your barn, but at some point, you’ll have to face that dreaded question: “Can I ride your horse?” This video has some great potential responses, some …
Horseback riding is always a challenge, and that’s what keeps us coming back, right? This little girl was in for quite the surprise when her pony took a jump enthusiastically, and she found herself thrown up on his neck. Luckily for her, the pony knew just what to do, coming to an instant halt and …
Horses are naturally skittish, so introducing a dog to a horse can be an interesting event. When this young foal first meets this dog, he’s not at all sure about how to handle the situation. But with a little time, the foal settles in; the dog starts to mind his own business, and the foal …
Jack, the speckled special needs horse, seen in the video below, has no problem allowing his farrier, Al, to work on his hooves. As a matter of fact, he nudges and licks the farrier with an air of contented gratitude while the man tries to complete his work. “I love you, Al, for fixing my …
Horses Arthur, William, and Harry, were great buddies when they were foals. Unfortunately, their owner was forced to sell Arthur, but had the chance to buy him back four years later. Arthur was brought back home, but the ultimate question was whether William and Harry would recognize their old friend when he was turned out …
A London motorcyclist thought it would be fun to record himself pulling a wheelie in the part of central London known as the Square Mile, but local police soon put a stop to his antics. YouTube user Aimanas Aima had just pulled a quick wheelie, recording it with a helmet camera, when suddenly a large …
Sometimes animals of different species become the best of friends. That’s the case with this Friesian and Border Terrier puppy. The horse and dog clearly like each other, with the horse gently nuzzling the puppy and the puppy loving the attention. It seems like as the puppy grows up, these two will likely continue to …
Do you ever have an itch that you just can’t manage to scratch on your own? The horse in this video does, and lucky for him, he’s found someone who’s willing to scratch that itch for him. This horse is loving the fact that the man has found his itchy spots, and he loves it …
If you ever dreamed of having a horse of your own, then you can understand what the girl in this video is probably feeling. She’s just been given the incredibly awesome gift of a horse, and she clearly doesn’t know what to do at first. Her reaction is priceless, and we can’t help but be …
When this man brings a wooden flute into a horse pasture, you might imagine that any number of things would happen. But when he starts to play? The horses absolutely show that they enjoy and are fascinated by the music. They gather around him, inspect him intently, and seem quite happy to stand next to …