Working cow horse is a competition where horses are required to work a single live cow in an arena, doing particular maneuvers that involve circling the cow, adapting it in a specified manner, and performing a reining pattern. Horses that can accomplish these tasks are called “reined cow horses,” or “cow horses”. The contest consists…
We have said it many times that donkeys don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Although not many people know this, they are very trainable animals and keep on shocking us with their unusual abilities and determination to please their owners. Just like horses, they can be used in so many disciplines and it’s a…
Thanks to the development of health and medical care, nowadays horses are living longer than ever. A long time ago, a 25-year-old horse would be considered old but the past few years the life prospect of horses has progressed, mostly because we take better care of them. With the improvement of veterinary care, horses are…
Unexpected things can happen in every sport, especially on horse racing, that’s why it is always important for riders to train on a daily basis and be prepared for everything before each competition. In normal situations, you always choose when you get off of your horse, but while you are racing there can be unscheduled…
We do the best we can to take good care of the horses but unfortunately, sometimes the situation gets out of control despite our efforts. One of these cases is presented in the video below posted initially on Facebook by Nantwich Equine Vets. It shows what happens when a horses’ sinus drainage slit gets blocked…
The Friesian horse is recognized by everyone due to their black color and voluptuous mane, long tail, and their gorgeous feathers. In fact, bays and grays happened earlier in the breed, but now black is the only accepted color. Also, a small white forehead star is approved. They have great appearance and carry themselves very…
There is a reason we love horses so much. They bring us joy and happiness only with their presence and that’s why all the equestrians can’t help but express their love for horses every second. The internet is filled with different photos and videos of these adorable creatures and we must say that we can’t…
One of the most beautiful connections ever is definitely between children and young animals. A lot of children get to spend a lot of time with animals, even more than their parents as now it is way usual to have an animal as a pet as it was decades ago, hence most of the generations…
Generally, horses are known to be big in size and very intimidating animals, especially to the people who have not spend a lot of time with horses in their lives. There was a video with different reactions of people who saw horses for the first time in person and some of them were really scared…
New horse owners always face difficulty when they try to bond with their horses. Before you start the fascinating journey as a horse owner there are so many things you should learn and go through. It is a normal feeling to want to create a special bond with your horse and the start of a…