Fear of horses is natural. But it can be overcome. Most horses are gentle and well-behaved, but even so, they can look scary for someone who’s not used to being around large animals. I grew up around them and I never got intimidated by them too much, but that’s not the case for most people….
There are many different types of horseshoes out there, and for a new horse owner and keeper, it could be difficult to choose between them. Horseshoes are not mandatory for all horses but they can provide plenty of benefits, especially for horses that have conformation issues. They’re also applied to protect the hoof, assuming that…
Today I wanted to touch on the subject of baby horses, more specifically what are they called. However, since I have plenty of time and space to develop this subject further, I also wanted to share some very interesting facts about baby horses, some of which you might not have heard about. A baby horse…
If you owned a horse for a couple of years, you’ve probably seen him rolling around on the ground every now and then. The reasons behind this behavior might not always be obvious, as some horses will roll as a response to a certain stimulus, while others will do it spontaneously just because they feel…
We all know that most horses grow up to respectable heights, most of them reaching between 13 and 15 hands with proper nutrition and a healthy exercise routine. However, for an aspiring horse owner, it’s important to know exactly when will your horse stop growing, so that you’ll be able to make informed decisions when…
Horseback riding is a unique and thrilling experience, and it might look easy enough to pull off by just about anyone. The truth is that riding a horse properly requires quite a bit of work, training, and maybe even a bit of talent in some cases. The most important thing to keep in mind when…
Most horses are well-adapted to the cold and will cope with the winter months without too many issues. However, depending on their breed, their health, and their age, some horses might become too cold for their own good, and this could lead to some serious complications such as hypothermia. In order to become a responsible…
I wanted to touch on the subject of horse vision for a while now, particularly when it comes to the way horses see color but also their capability to see in the dark. Up until recently, people believed that horses are completely colorblind, or even that they see the world in black and white. That’s…
Choosing the perfect horse for a beginner can be a real challenge. I’ve heard this question being asked quite a bit: are female horses better for beginners than male horses? There’s a general idea that mares are better mannered than stallions, which would make them better suited for an aspiring equestrian in his or her…