News about the 76 Carriage Company closing its stables for good has quickly spread among equestrians from all over the US. Why the company chose to close its stable doors for good is a bit of a mystery, but it does relate to the actions of a group of animal rights activists that gathered at…
It’s common knowledge that horses were used extensively during wars in humanity’s previous ages, but fortunately, we’re far removed from such barbarous acts in our modern days. These days, horses can be a force for healing, especially for army veterans such as Seyward McKinney, who served in Iraq as a surgical technician, helping combatants from…
Many horse owners sometimes forget to pay attention to one of a horse’s most important anatomy parts: the tail. Apart from making sure that your horse has shelter, food, and that its hooves are in great condition, you also need to make sure that its tail is clean and untangled at all times. After all,…
Since the dawn of astrology, experts have been struggling to find the most common personality traits for each of the twelve signs. Today, we know what each sign represents and how it affects our personality in detail, but how about we go a step further and apply those personality traits to horse breeds? Horses, just…
Incitatus was a horse that belonged to the Roman Emperor Caligula. The horse was treated very well by Caligula and was even given a marble stall and his own house according to some historians. This brief piece will explore what we know about Incitatus and Caligula’s relationship with him, and maybe by the end of…
Young Horse Care and Maintenance Tips for Beginners Taking care of an animal is truly a rewarding and selfless act. But, if you’re welcoming a new young horse, you’ve to take some cautious steps. Young horses take time to adjust, and you have to make your Equine companion feel at home. But, your little efforts…
Decorating a kid’s room can be a fun and exciting task. Some animals bring sparkles to the eyes of kids – for example, horses or unicorns. Horses are strong and majestic creatures loved by both genders and stand for their wilderness. Is your little cowgirl or cowboy looking for a loyal companion in their fantasy…
I recently had the amazing opportunity to write a Letter to My Rookie self courtesy of HorseRookie. Writing it was both a joy and a challenge, as I never thought about expressing myself in such a fashion before. While writing it, I got to see a glimpse of my younger self, and I got to…
Unlike many other breeds, the thoroughbred has bridged the gap between the equine world and the rest of the world. It’s not unusual to hear people refer to athletic animals as thoroughbred, meaning they are top quality, one of the best. Most racehorses worldwide are thoroughbreds. Thoroughbreds win the most prestigious races and the greats…