While certainly not as popular as it was back in the day, breaking a horse is still considered a valid training method. If you ask me, it’s a lazy approach to forming a relationship with an equine, and it definitely should be frowned upon in our modern times. But what is the difference between breaking…
Horse blinders are some of the most controversial pieces of horse equipment, and there’s a relatively easy explanation for that. Some horse owners consider them unnecessary, while others swear by their effectiveness. But what are horse blinders exactly, and can we replace them with something more comfortable for horses? We use horse blinders for racehorses…
Transporting your horse across the country or even internationally is a big commitment and a considerable financial impact. How much does it cost to transport a horse? It obviously depends on the type of transportation option and distance traveled. In general, transporting a horse will cost between $0.80 per mile and $3 per mile if…
Getting kicked by a horse is an incredibly painful and potentially life-threatening situation. There have been cases of fatalities following horse kicks, and the sad news is that most of these scenarios could have been avoided with a little care and know-how. A horse’s kick can create as much as 2,000 pounds of pressure on…
Horses bite people sometimes, and they even bite other animals, but fortunately, this behavior can be corrected in a few easy steps. However, before taking any action to prevent your horse from biting, it’s important to understand why horses bite in the first place. Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into a horse’s behavioral patterns…
Adopting a mustang horse is not something to be taken lightly, nor is it something to be afraid of if you have a bit of experience in handling horses. Clearly, you’ve thought about taking on this responsibility, otherwise, you wouldn’t be here, and there are certainly some things to keep in mind if you do…
A well-stocked equine first-aid can make the difference between a mishap and a tragedy. The truth is that no matter how much you’ll try to keep it out of trouble, chances are that your horse is going to get injured at some point. I’m not talking about serious injuries, mind you, but a few scrapes…
There might come a time in your life when you might not be able to ride your horse or spend time with it for weeks or even months. In that case, will your horse forget its training, and will you have to retrain it again once you come back? The good news is that horses…
So you’ve decided to buy your first horse and you’re looking around for prices and such. Of course, the cost of a horse varies greatly depending on its breed, age, and fitness, but that’s just the initial purchasing price, of course. (You can find a comprehensive infographic with most of the information from this article…