Horse owners planning to bring a goat to their homestead, think of putting their horse and goat in the same stable. But they wonder if horses and goats will get along, or can they really live together? While the idea of keeping a horse and a goat together might seem far-fetched to some of them. …
Do Horses Get Along With Goats (And Can They Live Together?) Read More »
There is no doubt that horse owners give more to their horses than they can. Whether it is love, care, or affection, horse owners are willing to go above and beyond. The joy of reciprocated feelings is surreal. Luckily, horse owners do experience this happiness because horses love their owners, just as much, maybe much …
Many beginners and experienced riders, and even horse owners are on the lookout for tactics that could save them from bruises and broken bones caused by their four-legged friend’s kick. Horses are known for their startling behavior, which sometimes gets their owners in trouble. In an equestrian world, surviving a horse kick is considered a …
Have you finally gathered the courage to buy your first horse? But are you afraid of the horse being too fiery for you? Well, worry not, because we are here to make your horse riding experience as comfortable as possible. If you think you’re not the best at controlling a fiery equine, then my friend …
We know many beginners and even expert horse owners might find it quite ambiguous when their horses start licking their faces all of a sudden. Like seriously, you are on your way to offer the horse treats or just approach to pat their head, and they end up licking you. Has that happened to you, …
Although horses and ponies are members of the same species, both animals tend to vary in their temperaments. So, do horses and ponies get along? Ponies and horses get along fine together. In fact, both can live happily together. Apparently, horses are herd animals that prefer company even though they can survive on their own. …
If you want to produce small equines, breeding horses and ponies can serve as your best bet. This is because both these animals are members of the same species and can get along fairly well.. The difference between a pony and a horse, however, lies mainly in their heights. Horses are generally tall creatures with a …
It won’t be wrong to say that horse vision is quite different from that of a human being. Equines see the world rather differently than we do. That difference is mainly due to the placement of their eyes along with their anatomy. This makes them react differently to various stimuli and a rider should be …
Horse Vision: Do Horses Have Good or Bad Eyesight? Read More »
So, the other day, I noticed my making a rather unusual sound… more like a whine as opposed to the usual neigh or nicker. That’s when I really go to wondering about the different types of horse sounds and noises. So, I decided to research and what I discovered was amazing. Why do horses neigh, nicker, …
Horse Vocalizations: Why do Horses Neigh, Nicker, Whine, Snort? Read More »
As a horse owner or breeder, it’s quite important to understand the behavioral changes of a horse under the estrous cycle or during the mating process. So, what is the breeding behavior or horses? When mares are in heat, they’re more receptive to the male stallions. The mare undergoes several behavioral changes like restlessness, hyperactivity, …
