When you are an equestrian, there never seem to be enough hours in the day. Keeping up with the care of your horse as well as tasks around your barn can leave you scrambling to find time for actually riding and bonding with your equine pal. Thankfully, there are a lot of useful hacks that...
Director Ashley Avis Of Disney+'s New Black Beauty Film Talks With iHeartHorses
There isn't a horse lover on the planet who isn't familiar with the story of Black Beauty. The classic novel is a favorite among many both young and old, and Disney+ has recently released a modern version of the film directed by the lovely and talented Ashley Avis, Founder of Winterstone Pictures. I had the...
Study Shows Horses Understand Our Intentions
How well do horses understand us? Can they understand what our intentions are? Research is showing they certainly can. This means they can analyze our actions and make predictions about what our next step will be, adjusting their behavior accordingly. Lea Lansade, PhD, from the French Horse and Riding Institute as well as the...
Do Blanketed Horses Eat Less? Study Says Yes
The practice of horse blanketing continues to be weighed for its pros and cons, but recent research done by Michelle DeBoer, Ph.D. is shedding more light on the topic. In her study, DeBoer and her team of researchers took 16 horses similar in age, breed, and body weight and separated them into two equal groups....
Study Proves That Horses Can Understand Human Emotions
Humans and horses have existed together for thousands of years, and during that time many humans have felt a very deep connection to them. Horses haven’t just been used for farming and transportation over the years, but for quality companionship as well. Many horse owners feel as though their horses can understand them, and their...
Horse Reacts To Donkey In The Funniest Way Possible
It is said that kids say the darndest things, but what about horses? Check out this funny encounter between a horse and a donkey for a hilarious reaction to an "intruder" in the barn! Horses may be one of the larger animals in the barnyard but their size doesn't make them less likely to startle...
Community Comes Together to Rescue Horse Trapped in Mud
Leduc County, Alberta - When Tracy Benkendorf, owner of the Adorado Nino Horse Rescue & Sanctuary went to check on her horses, she was shocked at what she saw. Fysik, an 11-year-old horse and resident at the sanctuary had become trapped in icy mud and was quickly deteriorating from the ordeal. The mud was up...
Authorities In Search Of Driver Who Transported Horse In Back Of Pickup Truck
Horse owners know that the only safe way to transport a horse via vehicle is with a horse trailer. It doesn't matter if it's a goose neck or slant load, but transporting a horse always comes with risks, and proper safety measures can't be ignored. Motorists in Tennessee were shocked, however, when they witnessed a...
Great Gift Ideas For The Horse Lover In Your Life—Or Just For You!
You love horses or you wouldn't be reading this, right? Well, now that we have the totally obvious out of the way, we can all agree that any person who is crazy for horses isn't afraid to show it! It's a badge of honor that we wear for our equine friends who make our world...
Given 60 Days To Vacate Property, This Colorado Horse Sanctuary Needs Help
Journey with Equus in Elizabeth, Colorado is home to more than 70 horses, mules, and donkeys. Every one of those equine residents has a heartbreaking story to tell. They were abandoned in fields, left to starve in stalls, abused, auctioned off, and forgotten. Their lives were hard, but Journey with Equus has made it their...
40-Year-Old Horse Rescued From Septic Tank
It was a long night for Florida firefighters when a call came in about a senior horse in a perilous situation. At 40 years old, the horse named Buddy Bear unknowingly walked over an open septic tank. He put one foot over the tank, and he fell deep into the pit. It was late and...
The Proper Way To Measure Your Horse
Horses come in a variety of sizes, from Miniatures to Draft. Regardless of what type of horse you own, the measuring techniques are the same. This article will discuss the proper way to measure your horse for different physical traits and tack needs. Height in Hands What the heck is a hand? Regardless of...
New Research Shows Horses Don't Run Faster When They're Whipped
While concern for the welfare of racehorses has been making headlines the past year, animal advocates are far from satisfied. Racehorses die on and off the track due to drug complications and catastrophic, yet preventable, injuries. At the same time, they're treated as profitable commodities instead of living, breathing animals. One of the most distressing...
Trees and Shrubs You Don't Want In Your Horse Pasture
While trees and tall shrubs can provide horses with shade and protection from wind and rain, you have to be careful about what kind of vegetation you plant in your horse pasture. Certain plants are toxic to horses, and in worst case scenarios, they're deadly. Most horses will only resort to eating alternative food sources...
Do Horses Actually Sleep Standing Up?
Do horses really sleep standing up? Well, yes and no. Imagine you are a prey animal that continually has to be aware of your surroundings. The thought of laying down to get a full night’s sleep can be terrifying. Especially because the wee hours of the night are when predators like to be on the...
9 Important Signs A Horse Is Stressed
Horses feel stressed when there's a new herdmate in the pasture, when their training schedule changes, and when they travel to new areas. They could stress out when it's cold, when it's hot, or when their favorite person goes on vacation. There's a limitless list of reasons why a horse could be suffering from long-term...
Appaloosa Gets Help For His Unexplainable Illness Thanks To Owner Who Won't Give Up
Not all of us get a chance to meet our horses when they are young. And for those of us who love horses, we don't always have the pleasure of having one in our care at all times. But sometimes, that special horse comes along that needs a home and you simply can't resist. Such...
Tips For Creating A Homey Barn Space For Your Horses
Is it time for a major barn renovation? How fast time flies from when your horse stable was once spick and span. Age wears down a barn’s condition until it’s no longer as homey for your horses. Perhaps you’ve noticed your current barn slowly deteriorating over the years, or you’ve recently moved to one that...
Lost Horse Goes On Adventure And Snarls Sunday Morning Traffic
Morning commutes are hard enough without unexpected obstacles, but try telling that to a horse in Marysville, Washington named Jag. Seeing a horse on the road isn't a big deal if you're in Amish country and the horse is pulling a buggy, or even if you're on a quiet back road and the horse has...
Here’s How To Teach Your Horse To Bow
Teaching your horse tricks on the ground is a great way to spend time with them and build more trust and confidence in both horse and rider. A simple trick to teach your horse is how to bow and there are two different ways to approach it, with and without ropes. Keep reading to find...
Study Proves Vocal Communication Between Mare And Foal Is Vital For Survival
The relationship between a mare and her foal is truly special. Most mares are extremely protective over their babies for their first several months of life, and this is especially true for horses living in the wild. Wild foals are vulnerable, and they rely on their mothers for survival. There's always the chance that a...
Red Flags To Look For When Grooming Your Horse
There are two benefits to grooming your horse daily. Grooming helps us to develop a positive relationship and to check on the horse’s physical health. We need to know what red flags to look for when grooming our horses. These red flags can help you to identify a problem, so you can take action to...
How To Help A Horse Overcome Separation Anxiety
Horses are social animals, and they're more than capable of forming deep bonds both with humans and their fellow equines. Having a friend willing to watch their back is vital for wild horses, and even domestic horses are happiest when they live in a herd environment. Providing your horse with a friend or two is...
Do Horses Actually Like To Be Ridden?
All friendships require to give and take. Are you giving enough so that your horse enjoys your friendship? Before man adapted horses to suit his needs, they ran wild and free. Horse owners need to make sure the relationship with their horse is a friendship and not a type of slavery. So, the question is,...
Why Do Horses Eat Feces?
Horses should eat many small meals several times a day. Sometimes they eat more than the forage and grain we provide for them. You are probably familiar with horses eating weird things like wood. But they also like to eat their pooh, properly known as feces. Although it is a yucky subject, there are some...
Troy Wright Photography Captures The Spirit Of America's Wild Horses
Troy Wright is a veteran and retired Sheriff from the Lake Tahoe division of El Dorado County. He lives in Minden, Nevada, but in his free time, he travels far and wide to take photos of his favorite subjects—wild horses. I've admired his work for a while, and chances are that you've seen it too...
Have You Seen This Horse? A Tennessee Family Is Lost Without Him
A family in Tennessee is devastated and looking for help after their horse was stolen right out of their pasture. Jacob Smith contacted authorities on Tuesday when he realized his family's 10-year-old horse named Jet was no longer in the pasture where he should be. It was determined that Jet was stolen, and now they're...
Do Horses Like To Swim?
The horse approaches the water cautiously. He puts this nose down and investigates, slowing wading into the water. You urge the horse to move forward into deeper water. It is a beautiful day for a swim. But do horses like to swim? Read on to learn more. How Do Horses Swim? Swimming comes naturally to horses....
Why Horses Cast and Ways to Help
When horsemen use the word “cast” when referring to horses, they are usually not talking about a covering made of plaster. Instead, they are referring to a horse that has laid down and can’t get up. It is very dangerous for a horse to be cast. Read on to learn more about why horses cast...
Meet Tattoo The Appaloosa, A Horse With Leopard Spots As Cool As Him
In my opinion, I think all horses are beautiful. But I will agree that there are some horses out there that really catch our eye and take our breath away. For an Appaloosa horse appropriately named Tattoo, he's proof of just how amazing some horses can look. Tattoo is a leopard Appaloosa, and his dazzling...
Did You Know Fall Leaves Can Be Toxic To Horses?
Fall is all about cool temperatures, pretty colors, and pumpkin-flavored everything. There's a lot to love, but this picturesque time of year also presents a real threat to horse health and safety. As soon as those changing leaves fall from the trees and touch the ground, there's a risk they could poison your horse. Horses...
"Wild Lands Wild Horses" Focuses On The Plight Of America's Mustangs
Jaime Baldanza is a photographer and director who cares deeply for horses—especially wild ones. She loves them not only for their beauty, but also because she knows just how much is at stake for them. These voiceless creatures are having their lands stripped away from them, and are being ripped away from their herds in...
Meet Monty Roberts: The Original Horse Whisperer
For many of us who have a calling in life, it's something that comes naturally to us at a very young age. This is exactly how it was for a man named Monty Roberts. Horses have been a part of Monty's life since he was a small child. He even competed in rodeo and won...
The Strongest Horse Breeds in The World
All horses are strong in our eyes, they have the ability to carry us on their backs for ours. Whether it is on the trails or the show ring, they are strong enough to keep up and give it their all. However, these five horse breeds have proven themselves to be stronger than the rest....
Five Horse Breeds Known For Their Graceful Gait
All horses are beautiful and graceful in our minds. In fact, no horse is more graceful than our own. But, have you ever thought about different breeds that are known and bought specifically for their graceful gaits? Keep reading to find out the top five on the list... The Icelandic Horse The horses that were...
What Every Horse Person Needs To Know About Strangles
During this time of pandemic scares, did you know horses, donkeys, and mules have been fighting their own pandemic since the middle ages? Strangles is a highly contagious respiratory disease that spreads quickly and can cause all the horses in a stable to be put in quarantine. Do not confuse Strangles with strongyles, which is...
Should I Cover My Horse's Ears?
When the weather changes from season to season, the question arises, should I cover my horse’s ears? Spring brings the bugs of summer, or fall leaves change into the winter snow. These changes have horse owners worldwide concerned with their equine partner’s ears. In this article, we will discuss the equine ear and how to...
Basic Rules To Follow When Viewing Wild Horses
Whether you're in Colorado exploring the Sand Wash Basin, enjoying the tranquility of the Salt River Valley in Arizona, or breathing in the salty air of North Carolina, viewing wild horses in their natural habitat is an amazing experience. You don't need to be a horse owner to fall in love with their beauty and...
Equine 411: All About The Paso Fino
There's a reason why the Paso Fino is called "the smoothest riding horse in the world." This beautifully athletic and graceful horse breed is known for its unique natural gait along with its flowing mane and spirited personality. They're typically more popular in Latin cultures than America, but they're a breed of horse that always...
Why Do Horses Roll On The Ground?
There's a reason people describe horses as giant dogs. Not only are they loving and loyal towards humans, they can also be silly and playful like our canine pals. Never is their carefree spirit so evident as when they are rolling on the ground kicking their hooves up! But why do horses enjoy rolling on...
Picasso's Son Found Dead; Advocates Are Fighting For A Fence That Could Have Saved Him
While wild horse advocates in Colorado are beginning to accept the belief that Picasso, one of the most revered wild mustangs in the country, has passed away, we're faced with yet another tragedy for the herd of horses in the Sand Wash Basin. Van Gogh, Picasso's stunning son, was recently found dead next to Highway...
How Smoke Can Affect A Horse’s Lungs
So far, 2020 has hit the United States and the world with disaster after disaster. This summer is one of the worst for wildfires in years, and has affected the majority of the western United States. These fires and the smoke not only take their toll on us, but they also affect our horses just...
Fine Art Equine Photographer Tony Stromberg Shares His Passion For Horses
When you're an equine photographer, the subject of your work is something any horse lover would go crazy for. For Tony Stromberg, his goal is to capture "the true beauty, power and spirit of the horse through his photography." And, from the looks of his many incredible images, it's easy to say that he does...
Signs Your Tack Isn’t Working Properly
Horse owners spend a small fortune on tack and supplies for our equine partners. The options available are limitless. So how do we know which is the right choice? Read on to learn about signs you tack isn't working properly. When it comes to your horse's tack not working properly, there are physical as well...
Why Are Most Horses Brown?
Chestnut. Mahogany. Seal. Bay. These terms are all used to describe a horse's coat color and they are all shades of brown. In fact, you have probably noticed the vast majority of horses are some variation of light to dark brown. Have you ever wondered why this is? It all comes down to genetics. According...
Should You Leave A Halter On Your Horse In The Pasture?
Often, a hard to catch horse will be turned out in the pasture wearing a halter. The halter makes it easier and saves time when the horse needs to be caught. But is it a good idea? This article will answer the question: Should you leave a halter on your horse in the pasture? Safety...
In Our Hands Action Fund Won't Back Down Until Horse Slaughter Is Illegal
I've had the privilege of meeting many impressive and inspirational people in my lifetime. And I'm not talking about celebrities who live in the Hollywood Hills with bank accounts with more zeros than one can count. I'm talking about the people in this world who are making a difference for animals the only way they...
Horse Racing Could Hopefully Soon Include National Safety & Drug Standards
While most of the political world was gearing up for the first presidential debate, the House approved a bill on Tuesday that has potential to change the future of horse racing. The "Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act" made it to the House Floor after years of preparation and took an easy win. The piece of...
Horse Forced To Run Miles On Highway Is Slowly Recovering With Rescuers
Earlier this week, news outlets in Chicago turned their attention to a protest involving a horse and rush hour traffic. Adam Hollingsworth, who calls himself the "Dreadhead Cowboy," rode his horse named Nunu down the middle of the Dan Ryan Expressway in what he's calling a protest to draw attention to "Kids Lives Matter." Police...
How To Prepare Your Horse Barn And Land For Winter
The onslaught of winter means snowmen and hot chocolate on the best of days, but don't forget about the snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. As the seasons change, horse owners face a number of difficult challenges. Not only are days shorter, but the weather changes how we take care of our horses and manage our...