They say “pony” is a four letter word. In some cases, it seems to be true – riding ponies is a bit of an art. Here are 7 truths that anyone who has gone for pony rides will be very familiar with. 1. Ponies Are Close to the Ground, But Harder to Stay On Anyone...
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE – Reward Offered For Stolen Chincoteague Foal
UPDATE September 24, 2015 - NEW INFORMATION The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company has new information to help find Dreamer's Faith. Earlier today, they posted this on their Facebook Page: From Roe Terry, public information officer, Chincoteague vol. fire co. Update on our missing pony. New information is now being released by the police dept. and...
5 Ways To Check The Quality Of Your Hay
Your horse’s diet depends on hay, but did you know that not all hay is the same? When you get a hay delivery, you should take a few minutes to check the hay’s quality before you accept and unload the delivery. Here are 5 useful ways to check the quality of your hay. 1. Inspect...
How To Make Your Own Homemade Horse Treats
Making homemade treats for the horse in your life is not only fun, it allows you to tailor the treats to your horse’s taste – whether they are picky or on a special diet – which is something you can’t always do with store-bought choices. It also allows you make them in the size and...
6 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Horses
When we learn to ride, we’re actually learning much more than how to steer, control the horse’s speed, and keep our own bodies in check. Here are 6 important life lessons that we can learn from horses. 1. What We Say Doesn’t Matter When you work with horses, words don’t matter. Horses don’t understand them....
10 Signs You Are Ready To Own A Horse
Have you been debating over whether the time is right to buy a horse of your own? While the idea of owning a horse may be exciting to you, the process comes with a lot of responsibly. Here are eight signs that may indicate that you’re ready to own a horse: 1. You Understand the...
This Colt Thinks He’s A Lap Dog
There are tons of videos out there of cute little miniature horses sitting in people’s laps and getting cuddles… and why not, when they are foals, they are no bigger than many dogs, and even smaller than some! But someone forgot to tell this baby that he is NOT a miniature horse! Watch as...
Bet You’ve Never Seen A Horse Do THIS Before!
Do you ever wish your horse could get himself ready without you? You could maybe sleep in, get that extra cup of coffee, and then go out to the barn where your horse was all ready and waiting for you to go on your morning ride. If that sounds good to you, than you need...
6 Ways To Make Sure You're Ready For Your Horse Show
Horse shows are exciting and fun opportunities to show off what we and our horses can do. But if you’re heading out to a horse show unprepared, you’ll be nervous and the experience might not be an enjoyable one. Here are 6 ways to make sure that you’re ready for your horse show. 1. Know...
Photographer Risks Everything To Take Pictures Of Wild Horses
Patricia Bumgarner is passionate about America’s Mustangs. Her motto is “Let’m Live Free, and Die Free in the Wild.” She hopes her pictures will inspire Americans to fight for the wild horses’ protection and for better treatment of them. You can see more of her images on her Facebook pages, Wild One Roaming Free and BLM HELL,...
Are Diminishing Wild Horse Herds The Reason Wild Fires Are So Bad?
As the Western part of the United States is being ravaged by wildfires, wild horse and burro advocates are quick to point out that these are the same states where the wild horses have been rounded up, almost to the point of eradication. Facebook posts abound from several groups, all of them placing blame on...
Mini Horse Brightens The Day Of A Child With Cancer In The Hospital
Tristan, the pony in this video, visits a boy named Logan who has undergone chemotherapy. The boy was very weak and Tristan seems to know it so he gently nudges the boy's feet trying to say "Hey, everything will be alright!" This touching visit made Logan's parents squeal with delight especially when he continues to...
Devoted Trainer Helps Horse Overcome 3 Broken Legs & The Loss Of His Sight
There is no doubt this is a special horse, but he also had a special trainer. Danish dressage trainer Bent Branderup met Hugin, a two-year-old Knabstrupper stallion, in 1988. It was love at first sight. In 1991, Hugin was named Premium Champion Stallion of the Year in Denmark. Then the unthinkable happened. Hugin was injured...
7 Things To Consider Before Rescuing A Horse
Are you thinking about rescuing a horse? It’s a wonderful experience, but only if you’re truly ready for it. Here are seven points to consider before you decide to rescue a horse. 1. Safe Space Your horse will need a safe space when he arrives at your farm. This may be a separate turnout until...
6 Ways To Make Sure A New Trainer Is A Good Match For You
It’s so important that you and your trainer are a good match. If you’re looking for a new trainer, then put these six tips to work to make sure that the new trainer is a great match for you. 1. Decide What You Like in a Trainer Different trainers have very different training methods. Before...
Watch How A Suffering Little Girl Receives A Precious Gift From A Stranger
It really hurts when you see a child suffer. We don't ever want to imagine a child's life bearing any pain. What parents want is to make their children smile again despite their heartbreaking condition. This is Lex, a 7 year old girl who suffers from cerebral palsy, Asperger's syndrome, a seizure disorder, heart problems, and kidney...
8 Signs You Were A Horse-Crazy Kid
We’ve all been there – our parents prayed we would grow out of it, but we were horse crazy kids. Here are eight signs you were a horse crazy kid that you’ll probably recognize from your own childhood. 1. You Plastered Your Room With Posters Admit it, your room was covered from floor to ceiling...
7 Questions You Should Ask When Buying A Horse
Buying a horse can be an exciting and sometimes frustrating experience. When you’re buying a horse from a seller that you don’t know, then asking the right questions is a super important step in making sure that the horse is right for you. Here are seven questions that you should always ask when buying a...
8 Questions To Ask When Looking For A Boarding Barn
When you’re looking for a new boarding barn, you’ll want to find a barn that is a good fit for both you and your horse. Here are eight important questions that you’ll want to ask when looking at a new boarding barn. 1. What Exactly Is Included in Board? Boarding packages are all different, so...
Charges Filed Against Owners of Horses With 3 Foot Hooves As Horses Recover
Being a horse person, I am still astounded by this case. It shocks me that horses can walk, much less stand, with 3-foot hooves. Even more astounding, is that the owners thought it was okay to leave them like this. They were also standing in four feet of manure. If you haven’t heard the story, The Humane...
Horse Learns To Line Dance Just Like Humans
This horse is amazing! Well, it's really hard to train horses, but this horse made it all worthwhile! Horses are intelligent creatures. How this horse made it through the whole song with the memorized dance steps is really incredible! He knows exactly when to go forward, backward and sideways..even when to turn!! Brilliant horse! I...
6 Steps to Make Sure Your Horse's Pasture Is Safe
Your horse spends a good part of his time in his pasture, yet many injuries occur from pasture accidents. Here are six steps you should take to make sure that your horse’s pasture is safe. 1. Walk the Fence Line The fence surrounding your horse’s pasture is one potential source of trouble. Check the fence...
7 Ways to Help Local Horse Rescues
Do you long to help out a rescue horse, but lack the resources to adopt a rescue horse? There are still ways to help horses in need – here are seven great ways that you can help local horse rescues. 1. Volunteer There are countless ways for you to volunteer for a horse rescue. Rescues...
Owner Spends Hours Trying To Free Horse From Mud As Tide Approaches
We all want our animal friends to be healthy and safe, but there are unfortunate events which can occur that are sometimes beyond our control. Nicole Graham and her daughter, Paris, went on a ride off in Geelong Beach, Australia. Unfortunately, the supposedly fun horseback ride turned into a disaster. They encountered mud that was deeper than...
Gentle Horse Has Adorable Reaction When His Dog Friend Brings Over A Teddy Bear
Horses have a welcoming character to other species. They befriend other animals and thoroughly enjoy the presence of other species around them. They nuzzle with cats, offer their backs to goats, run around with dogs.. Ohh, those lovely moments! We have seen incredible videos of horses hanging out with dogs but this captured moment is...
Teens & Mustangs: A Creative Solution To A Delicate Problem
As any horse lover knows, the tension between mustang advocates and the Government is steep right now, as herds across the country are being rounded up, some with intent of eradication, in places like Salt River Arizona and Pryor Mountain, Colorado. I live in Oregon, where some of the most famous mustangs of all reside –...
5 Alternative Therapies That Can Improve Your Horse's Health
Alternative therapies can make a big difference in not only our health, but the health of our horses. Here are five alternative therapies that might improve your horse’s health. 1. Acupuncture Equine acupuncturists are cropping up across the world, and they specialize in using the ancient art of acupuncture to help your horse feel better....
Horse Approaches A Ditch For The First Time, Now See What He Does!
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...