This gorgeous horse is a true "Black Beauty," and one of the most stunning stallions we've ever seen! He looks like he walked out of the pages of a fairytale book and galloped into the real world. Watch as he starts to gallop, the wind blowing through his shiny mane. He truly exhibits the firmness and valiance of his...
7 Horse Sports You've Probably Never Heard Of
Sure, we've all heard of barrel racing and trail riding, but have you ever heard of these unusual horse sports? We bet you haven’t. 1. Skijoring If you have snow, skis, a tow rope, and a horse, then you’re all set to give skijoring a try. Skijoring is a sport where a rider and horse...
10 Signs You Were Destined To Be A Horseback Rider
Are you certain that you were meant to be a horseback rider? Here are ten great ways to tell that you were meant to ride horses. 1. You Love Feeling Powerful There’s no more powerful feeling than when you’re mounted on a horse. Horses give us tremendous power, making our weight feel effortless and free....
6 Signs That Your Saddle Doesn't Fit Your Horse
No matter what discipline you ride, it’s important that your saddle fits your horse properly. A poorly fitting saddle can cause pain, even leading to behavioral issues when you’re riding your equine friend. Here are six signs to watch for which could indicate that your saddle doesn’t fit your horse. 1. Pressure On Your Horse’s...
Mini Horse & Ginger Cat Show That Life Is Better With Fluffy Friends
There are certain species we just don't expect to become cuddle buddies. Horses and dogs often forge friendships, even cats and dogs, but cats and horses snuggling? That's pretty rare! This astonishing video demonstrates how animals sense kindness in one another. Regardless of their size difference, the cat never seems nervous as the horse nuzzles him,...
This High Schooler Has Taught Her Mini Horse Some Amazing Tricks!
As we all know, it's really difficult to train horses, but this girl made it look like it's no sweat at all. This miniature horse aced the tricks- notice how much he enjoys doing them. This must be one of the most obedient miniature horses we've ever seen! These two make an amazing team- both of...
Feeding Your Horse: 8 Important Rules
Horses have sensitive stomachs and complex digestive systems. By domesticating horses, we’ve changed their diets so that they are now very different from what they would be in the horse’s natural habitat. Make sure that you’re familiar with these eight important rules for feeding your horse. 1. Maximize Forage Your horse’s diet should primarily consist...
7 Reasons Why Horseback Riding IS a Sport
Have you ever been told that horseback riding isn’t a sport? Nonsense. Here are seven great reasons why horseback riding IS a sport. 1. We Have Teammates In riding, our teammates are thousand-pound animals with minds of their own. They may feel uncooperative, and they might not understand what we’re asking because we don’t even...
6 Ways To Help Your Horse Grow A Better Tail
Could your horse’s tail use some improvement? Tails are frustrating to care for because they grow slowly and break easily, but here are six ways that you can help your equine friend to grow a better tail. 1. Brush Out By Hand The hairs of your horse’s tail are delicate, so be very careful whenever...
7 Characteristics That Great Horseback Riders Have
Have you ever noticed that great riders seem to share many of the same characteristics? If you're looking for horseback riding tips, it might be beneficial to take a look at what great horseback riders do. You're sure to find these seven characteristics in any great horseback rider. 1. Determination You’ll never get anywhere without...
8 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Horse's Life
We talk a lot about what horses (and riding) can do for a person’s health and mental well-being. For all that they do by being there for you, here are just 8 things you can do to improve the life of your equine companion. Think of it as a way of saying “thanks” for all...
Chance Gets A Second Chance At Life – You Won't Believe This Transformation!
It’s sad, but an all too common tale: A bony, malnourished black beauty waits in a dirty auction pen. Patches of hair missing from his emaciated body. His eyes are full of fear and bewilderment; "What is going to happen to me now?" they seem to ask. Many other horses are at the auction – better...
7 Tips For Riding A Spooky Horse
Riding a nervous, spooky horse can be enough to unsettle even the most confident rider. These tips can help you to ride a spooky horse confidently and safely. #1. Think Forward When you’re riding a spooky horse, your first inclination may be to tighten up on the reins and slow the horse’s forward movement. This...
Students With Asperger's Develop Social Skills Through Interaction With Horses
There are quite a few therapeutic riding facilities, but this facility uses on the ground training to help students with Asperger’s learn how to communicate better with humans. “One of the reasons why the horse program is so beneficial to our students with Asperger’s is because in many ways there are a lot of similarities...
Frisky Horse Plays Ball Like A Puppy
Ficcochino is a five-year-old, stunningly beautiful dressage horse. He was imported from Germany and is by the famous stallion Furst Romancier. He is the depiction of beauty and grace while working, but what does he do during a break? Play with a GIANT ball of course! This graceful dressage horse turns into a big kid...
Their Horse Kept Getting Out, So They Set Up A Hidden Camera To Catch Him In Action
Ever heard the phrase, “careful what you teach your children?” Well, this pony was taught to jump, and now he's found a great use for his talents. Chunk resides at Green Hollow Farm in Ringoes, New Jersey, where he is a steadfast mount for riding students. He's so wonderful, in fact, that the Green Hollow Farm...
8 Ways Your Horse Says "I Love You"
Anyone who owns a horse understands that this bond can't be broken. There is just something special about winning the love and trust of such a noble creature that can fulfill you in ways you never thought possible. And while those who have never experienced it may claim horses do not show affection, we know...
7 Ways Horseback Riding Improves Your Life
If you have been around horses for any length of time, you don’t need a list to tell you what you already know: horses are amazing creatures that just feed your soul. Additionally, there are so many benefits of horseback riding. Perhaps you can show this list to your non-equestrian friends that just don’t understand...
Quiz: What Horse Breed Are You?
5 Key Tips In Choosing A Saddle
Choosing a saddle – whether it’s English, Western, Side or Australian – is one of the most important decisions you make. Buying the wrong saddle cannot only be uncomfortable for you and your horse, but it can waste your money and even cause health issues if you don’t buy a saddle that is suited to your...
World’s Smallest Horse Has BIG Dreams
Hope was just 14 inches at birth, which her owners, Linda and James Wood, says ties her with the smallest horse in the world. Currently, that title belongs to Thumbelina, who was measured on July 7, 2006 by the The Guinness World Records at just 17.5 inches at the withers. She is owned by Kay...
Mischievous 50lb Horse Becomes An Internet SUPERSTAR!
If you haven’t heard of Shammy, you need to get out more! Shammy is a miniature horse with a rare form of Dwarfism…but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming an internet superstar! Weighing in at just 50 pounds and measuring a bit over 20 inches, he is just 6 inches taller than the smallest horse...
A Fence Won't Stop This Horse & A Pack Of Dogs From Playing Together
How do you exercise your horse? Most of us would go for a ride. The herd of dogs in the video below have their own evening workout for this horse. These dogs race and run after a mini horse, and they're having an awesome time! The mini horse is on the other side of the...
This Sweet Horse Can't Stop Nuzzling His Cuddly Cat Friend
Here's a video to make you smile today! Is your cat friendly with other animals? The cat in the video below is so friendly with the horse, and as you watch the video, you'll see the horse loves the cat, too! They just love each other so much that they can't stop cuddling. See...
Horse And Dog Prove Friends Can Come In All Shapes And Sizes
We all love how dogs become friends with different animals, so here's another video for you to enjoy! Watch this beautiful friendship between a dog and a horse who just love to play with each other! Meet Lucy, a 2-year-old mixed Portuguese Water Dog, and her horse friend named Whiskey Brown, a 4-year-old Quarter Horse...
Woman Scales 15 Ft Fence To Rescue A Horse Within Hours Of Death
For any animal lover, the thought of mistreating an animal is unthinkable and cruel. To care for any pet means to love them unconditionally and to always be there. However, some animal owners have no right owning an animal at all. Horses should be able to run free and not be subjected to a life...
Horses Reunite After Years Apart And Still Remember Each Other
Do horses have a long memory? Do they remember past horses or people? This question will get answered right now and you may need a tissue. Sue is a responsible horse owner that loves and cherishes her babies. Years ago she was going through a period when she didn't have the time to take care...