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There are two basic categories of bits, the snaffle and the leverage bit. In this article, we will be discussing what constitutes a snaffle, the different types of snaffles, and…

You might be starting horseback riding lessons at the local stable. Or maybe you are planning a vacation at a ranch, where you will be riding horses. Perhaps, best of…

A horse owner in Riverside County, CA lost her horse recently due to injuries that she believes were caused by the use of illegal fireworks, according to ABC7.  Sharon Holmberg…

There’s so much to love about the Friesian horse. From their long flowing manes to their shiny coats, we just can’t get over how beautiful these horses look, especially when…

Jog trot, posting/rising trot, and extended trot. What do they all mean? Maybe it is a way for the horse to get back at the rider by jarring their teeth…

Horses never cease to amaze us. They can be incredibly fast and live longer than you might expect. These beautiful animals have plenty of fascinating characteristics, and there are some…

If you ever have the opportunity to visit Southern France, be sure to take in the Camargue Natural Park.  Located by the Mediterranean Sea, the park is full of wetlands…

There’s no question about it, rearing is an extremely dangerous behavior in horses. When a horse rears there is a significant chance that the rider can be unseated. In extreme…

One of the most common questions we receive from readers is how to canter on a horse properly. Whether you are new to horses and you’re not sure what canter…

What is a chestnut-colored horse? That is a million-dollar question that has been debated for years! Chestnut horses can be pale reddish to dark coffee color, and all reddish-brown shades…

The Appaloosa is renowned for its spectacular spotted coat and is recognized by equine enthusiasts everywhere. However, did you know that the Appaloosa horse isn’t the only breed that sports…

Most horses can turn their hoof to jumping as long as they have a willing attitude. From Welsh ponies and traditional cobs to Arabs, all horses are capable of jumping.…

A horse that got trapped on a wooden pedestrian bridge in Plantation, Florida has been rescued, according to the Miami Herald. On Wednesday, June 5, an owner was riding their…

Owning a horse can be serious business. The same can be said for horseback riding, no matter which riding style you are performing. However, that doesn’t mean that us equine…

A horse is a horse, and they will be a horse, right? Being a veterinary technician and someone who has had their own accident-prone Appaloosa for 19 years, I have…

  You probably guessed by now that our favorite animal at iHeartHorses is, well, horses. But that doesn’t mean that dogs don’t come in a close second. And when the…

When you think of an endangered animal, what comes to mind first? Maybe an Orangutan or a Black Rhino, something exotic that lives in the jungle and is always in…

There’s something fascinating about watching horses interact with one another. Whether they are galloping through the pasture or grazing in the shade, we could stare at horses playing with one…

A Zorse is one of the many equine hybrids that are referred to as Zebroids. The term is used to describe an animal with Zebra heritage. A Zorse is a…

The term Brumby refers to the wild Australian horse that is most commonly found in the Australian Alps, Northern Territory and Queensland today. With these feral horses in the news…

The hills of Exmoor in Southwest England are home to wet winters, harsh winds, and a distinctive breed of pony that has roamed the moorland for millennia. The Exmoor Pony…

Of course, every horse has its own unique personality, but their behavior can often tell you if they are in pain, not feeling well, if they’re happy… or if they’re…

Have you ever been to horse camp? If so, you know that it can be a very special place, and along with riding and being around beautiful horses, the experience…

Few first-time horse owners reside on a property that is suitable for housing their horses at home. Many equestrians find a solution to this situation by keeping their horses at…

Officials in Virginia have officially cancelled this year’s Chincoteague Island Pony Swim, according to WJLA. The carnival and pony penning celebration that was scheduled for July of 2020 has also been…

The clip-clop of footsteps through a barn aisle is a familiar sound to many equestrians. The metal shoes responsible for this melody have been fitted to hooves for centuries, but…

As horse lovers, many of us have likely used the phrase “1000lb animal.” We use 1000lbs for dewormers because we’ve commonly used that number for the weight of an average…

The Rocky Mountain Horse is one of those breeds we sometimes forget to recognize, but these rare beauties are truly one of a kind. Did you know these 5 fascinating…

While horse racing is far from new, horrific events of the past few years have forced many of us to take a closer look at this long-standing tradition. We’ve all…

It is with a heavy heart that we must report that Blindaj Billy, the last remaining horse to play Black Beauty, has passed away. The legendary horse left us on…

By Cathleen Leonard Ever since I first sat on a horse, I dreamt that one day that was how I would travel the world. I was eight years old, and…

By Sandy Sharkey “Blame it or praise it, there is no denying the wild horse in us.”  ~ Virginia Woolf Their existence stirs our imagination. We feel their energy and…

Foals – adorable and by far the best entertainment on a farm. Can you think of how your horse was when they were just a newborn kiddo? As if we…

For all of us who have horses, the c-word is one of the most terrifying emergencies we never want to encounter. However, the best way to face horse colic head-on…

For people who love them, the decision to sell a horse can be excruciatingly difficult. Alas, it is a situation many horse owners must face at least once in their…

We all know that horses are good for our soul, but did you know that they are also good for our mental health? It is becoming more and more popular…

Do you love horses enough to be horse crazy? If you do, you may identify with these 15 signs: Kids at school knew you as “the kid that loves horses.”…

In the perfect world, horses would roam in a pasture with luscious grass and plenty of room to run. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case in a realistic world and some…

The importance of accurately estimating your horse’s weight will help you track their health as well as make sure, when they receive a dose of medicine, that the dose is…

Full-blown winter is upon us and we all want our horses to be cozy and snug as a bug in a rug. Even if we do not show during the…

Did you know that Paint Horses were used by Native Americans that thought they had magical powers? It’s true. They were brought to America by Spanish conquistadors and bred with…

Have a thing for spots? The Knabstrupper horse is a rare beauty with plenty of them! Similar to the Appaloosa and possibly of the same ancestry, the Knabstrupper is a…

It’s cold outside and the perfect time to have a movie day with all your riding and barn friends and binge watch all the horse movies you can! Just be…

The mane of a horse has served so many purposes for us horse-crazed people. We’ve learned how to French braid on a horse’s mane, and they’re a means of security…

Monte Michener is a Colorado based artist who has been creating incredible driftwood sculptures of horses for years. Michener grew up on a farm in Minnesota where there were always…

What’s the best trait of horses, is it their smell or their beauty? Or perhaps the feeling of freedom when we ride. For prisoners in a Nevada Correctional Facility, it…

A mustang can be viewed as the spirit of the west. They bring a sense of freedom and grace with an estimate of 33,000 horses roaming across the western parts…

UPDATE 12/23/19: Six more horses were found shot and killed since our original article on the incident in Kentucky from last Friday, according to USA Today. The horses appear to…

Unusual and beautiful with a pinch of a majestic appearance, the Cremello horse has a cream color with no markings and a white mane and tail. Blue eyes and pink…

There are over 350 breeds of horses on the planet – that is a ton of new prospects to choose from. We are all familiar with the well-known breeds like…