Training your horse to do some tricks can be very difficult. It takes a lot of patience to deal with horses, especially when they are not in the mood to cooperate. But it is always very rewarding if you see your horse able to follow instructions without hesitations. Through training and practice, your horse's confidence will start...
Gentling A Wild Horse With NO Tools? This Woman DID It
Have you ever wondered if a horse would let you ride her if there was no threat of punishment or encouragement of a reward such as food? Would a horse let you ride her simply because you had built a strong relationship? Elsa Sinclair had a friend ask her that very question one day and...
5 Facts You Should Know About Your Horse's Feet
From their large eyes to their swishing tails, horse anatomy is truly fascinating. Our equine friends are built for power, strength, and endurance. Their physical features are both beautiful and purposeful. But while most people focus on a horse's facial expressions, or even their well-muscled torso, horse feet are an important and interesting part of...
6 Great Summertime Horse Activities
If you love summertime weather, there’s no better way to enjoy it than with your horse. Here are six great summertime activities that you and your horse can participate in together. 1. Swimming With Your Horse Want to cool off with your horse alongside? Go swimming! Make sure that you take a friend along for...
Tiny 3-Day-Old Horse Loves Chasing His Human
Prepare yourself for a cuteness overload! At just three days old, this tiny horse already has a mind of his own and loves to chase his human. It's incredible that at such a young age, he already has a favorite person! Plus, his coordination and speed are pretty impressive for such a young baby. (Maybe he'll...
5 Ways to Build Trust With Your Horse
Whether you’re starting off with a new horse or want to develop your trust in a current partner, these tips can help you to build your trust in your horse. 1. Do Groundwork Groundwork is an excellent foundation to your relationship with your horse. Through groundwork exercises you can learn how to read your horse’s...
6 Tips for Clipping Your Horse
Clipping horses can be a bit of a challenge. Here are six tips for clipping your horse that can help things to go smoothly. 1. Choose Your Clipping Time Carefully The success of your clip job can depend on the time of day when you clip. Only start clipping your equine friend when things are...
Horse Discovers Kiddie Pool And It's Hilarious
Some horses love to play in water, and this handsome horse named Duke proves that kiddie pools aren't just fun for kids and dogs! He starts with his front two legs, gets a good splash going, then hops all the way in. Listen with the volume on to hear Duke's humans enjoying this priceless moment...
7 Tips to Take Great Photos of Your Horse
Photographing horses takes some skill and a bit of luck. These seven tips will help you to take great photos of your horse. 1. Prepare Your Horse Before you start taking pictures of your horse, spend a little time cleaning up your horse. Give him a good grooming or a bath, and make sure that...
6 Ways You Should Check In On Your Horse's Health
As horse owners, it’s our job to stay on top of our horses’ health. Here are six ways to check into your horse’s health – make sure you do all of them on a regular basis to avoid problems down the road. 1. Have Bloodwork Done Make it a point to have a bloodwork panel...
Horseback Riding Tips: 7 Ways To Boost Your Confidence In The Saddle
Riding a horse takes great confidence, but it’s also really easy for your confidence to be shaken in this sport. Continue reading for some good horseback riding tips on how to improve your confidence in the saddle. 1. Ride a Trusted Horse You can’t build your confidence if you’re riding a horse that you don’t...
5 Ways To Get On The Good Side Of Your Horse's Vet
Your veterinarian is an important partner in keeping your horse healthy. You want to do your best to stay on your vet’s good side, so take a look at these tips which can help you to do just that. 1. Be Prompt for Appointments Vets are very busy people, and it’s important that they stick...
7 Ways to Keep Calm The Day Of A Horse Show
It’s natural to be nervous about showing. People watching you, the “will my horse behave” or “will the judge even look at me?” doubts that cross your mind. We all get ‘em! However, being nervous can really effect your performance and your horse’s, since they feel all your nerves. Here are 7 ways to keep...
10 Cool Horse Related Careers You Should Check Out
If you want a career in the horse industry, then be sure to check out these ten cool horse-related careers. 1. Horse Trainer If you have a talent for training horses, then being a professional trainer might be in your future. It’s hard work and long days, but talented trainers can make a difference in...
This Clever Horse Comes Up With A Very Interesting Way To Relieve His Gas... Hilarious!
We all have our differences that make us unique from each other. Horses, too, have their own ways of dealing with life. The horse in this video has got a bit of a tummy ache, but he knows exactly how to relieve all that pressure. Animals can't reach for gas relief medicine the way that humans...
Baby Goat Says "Hello" To Horse In The Cutest Way Ever!
It might not seem like your typical friendship, but horses and goats have been friends for centuries. A goat's charm has a calming effect on horses, and for whatever reason, these two species tend to hit it off instantly. See how this little guy is trying to greet the white horse in a waggish way? The horse in this...
7 Ways You Can Help Keep Your Horse's Hooves Healthy
Your horse’s hooves are an essential part of his health and soundness. Here are seven ways that you can help keep your horse’s hooves healthy. 1. Clean Hooves Daily Keep a hoof pick handy so cleaning your horse’s hooves daily is an easy task. Daily hoof cleaning should be a standard practice, even if you...
8 Fun Activities to Try with Your Horse
Are you looking for a new, fun activity to participate in with your horse? Give one of these eight entertaining activities a try! 1. Swimming If you have access to a nearby pond or beach during the summertime, then you’ll have to give swimming with your horse a try. Bring along tack that you don’t...
Horse Napping On The Grass With His Human
Horses sleep approximately two hours in a 24-hour period. Unlike a human with a typical eight hour stretch, these beautiful creatures take most of their snoozes during the daytime. The woman in this video has been training her horse for years, and has already established a strong connection. When she decided to take a nap on...
BREAKING NEWS - Lawyer Buys Salt River Wild Horses Time After Government Decides To Eradicate Them
The Salt River Wild Horses became famous on the internet in 2012, after a video of Champ, a wild stallion, rescuing a filly from drowning went viral. (Video below). Now, the US Forest Department wants to remove and possibly auction off up to 100 wild horses from the Tonto National Forest near Phoenix, Arizona....
7 Tips For Riding A Horse That Bucks
If you’ve ever had to ride a horse that bucks, you know what a challenge it can be. A horse that bucks can present many dangers, and to prevent yourself from quickly becoming injured, there are a few things to keep in mind. Horses will buck for a few reasons, but whatever the reason, it's...
8 Ways to Memorialize Your Horse
Whether you’ve sold a horse to a new home or have had to help him over the rainbow bridge, at some point you may want to honor your horse's memory. When that sad day arrives, consider choosing one of these eight heartfelt methods for memorializing your equine friend. 1. Commission Artwork There are many...
Stunning Friesian Stallion Looks Like He Stepped Out Of A Fairytail
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...