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 …
This adorable little girl was riding a white pony named Lightning, but then he suddenly decided to stop. He got down and rolled around in the mud, but it seems like he forgot that the girl was still riding him. So she fell from her pony but fortunately, nothing bad happened, she just got a …
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 …
If you are not an equestrian at heart and don’t have the time and space to dedicate to a large horse, miniature horses can make excellent companion animals. While they look similar to their cousin, the Pony, miniature ponies are classed as horses because they are bred to be miniature replicas of full-grown horses. Ponies …
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 …
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 …
First of all, let me express my delight at the sight of this fascinating video. Green grass, flowers, sun, and adding these fantastic 4-legged creatures, I think we have the most beautiful landscape. Is this what heaven looks like? What could be more enjoyable than spending a day admiring these animals? Especially when they all …
Did you know that carrots are not only healthy for humans, but they are also extremely healthy for your horse?! Most of the horses adore eating carrots as treats, and, thankfully, they are inexpensive and very nutritious! Can horses eat carrots? Yes, horses can eat carrots, and they typically look forward to getting them, even …
Did you know that horses and cats can be excellent friends? Yes, cats and horses can be friends – and both animals share a close connection. Cats and horses are a lot more alike than you might think. However, for some cats, horses can be a danger, as they are big. Depending on the cats, …
I think many of us expected the horse to panic or start running through the pastures. Well, fortunately, that didn’t happen. We can say that these horses caught the bait. Yes, they were confused at first but again, fortunately, nothing bad happened. However, I wouldn’t recommend such “jokes” with any horse because sometimes, a confused …
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 …
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 …
One of the most critical questions you need to ask yourself is – do you have time to look after a horse or pony? Horses need daily care regardless of the weather, schedules, or holidays. Keeping a horse on your property is a 365 day a year job. As we see in the video, horses, …
As we were watching this video, we were amazed at how high this horse jumped. Horse jumping can also be called show jumping, stadium jumping, or hunter jumpers. Many disciplines involve jumping horses, including eventing. But two jumping disciplines are involved in show jumping in the United States, and these are hunters and jumpers. Daily …
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 …
Here is another heartwarming video, where after being forced to sell her barrel racer four years ago, this girl has no idea that her parents repurchased him, and she’s about to be reunited with her horse. What do you think? Is a horse capable of remembering its owner? Well, many experts agree that horses do, …
Let’s take a moment to watch this funny video. Apparently, this woman was trying to move this haystack in the truck bed. But unfortunately, bad things happen sometimes. From what we see, the haystack was a bit heavy for her, so when she almost got to the top, she fell down, and all the hay …
What could be more adorable than watching a small child taking care of and riding her own pony? This little girl takes excellent care of her pony. She combs his mane, cleans his hooves, and gives him all the love he needs. Even though she is still tiny, she has already learned to put the …
Getting horseback riding lessons as a larger person can be difficult. However not impossible. Generally, as long as you’re under 250 pounds, you’ll be able to find somewhere that will take you. Your options open up a little bit more if you can get down to 200 if that’s possible for you. Almost all horse …
Did you know that horses are actually very playful? Yes, we typically think of horses as constant grazers and maybe even a little lazy. But horses actually love to play! Similar to how other animals in a herd will interact with each other, horses love to play with each other, with toys, and even with …
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 …