Mares that lose their foals can become irregular in their breeding cycle and often lose out on the entire breeding season. Time is of the essence when it comes to fostering as the mare will only stay in milk for four to five days and foals need colostrum within eight hours of being born. Orphaned…
A funny copycat behavior between owner and horse
Animals can offer an extraordinary amount of emotional support. Beyond the pet-owner relationship that many of us have lovingly experienced, animals are sometimes used in therapeutic settings to help people navigate challenging emotional experiences. As we can see in this video, a horse can be a perfect therapy animal for when you’re feeling down. With…
This restaurant serves to clients on horseback in a natural horsemanship way
I think we all heard about cat-themed restaurants/cafes or dog-themed ones. But did anyone ever heard of horse-themed restaurants? Well, in this video, we can see one. Imagine spending a few hours of your free time at this lovely restaurant, watching this beautiful horse. Maybe it would be nice to have a little picnic on…
Scientists discovered a 40.000 years old foal in Siberian permafrost
From the Lena horse species that is now extinct, the young horse is 37 inches tall and was only two months old when it perished. Scientists dug it from its icy grave in the Batagai depression or crater – nicknamed the ‘Mouth of Hell’ – earlier this month. The prehistoric foal is part of a…
Need a good laugh? Just watch this cute pony dunk this little girl into the mud
This adorable little girl was riding a white pony named Lightning, but then he suddenly decided to stop. He got down and rolled around in the mud, but it seems like he forgot that the girl was still riding him. So she fell from her pony but fortunately, nothing bad happened, she just got a…
These two adorable foals playing with each other
Equines can start and stop play sessions through a series of behavioral signals, especially when they are still foals. Typical initiators are nudging or nipping, approaching nose-to-nose, as well pawing at another horse. Play fighting, in particular, is often initiated through head-tossing. All horses have a strong desire to play; even a day-old foal displays…
Unfortunately, this horse got stuck in mud, but happily, it was rescued by excavator
Imagine your horse gets stuck in the mud or cement, like in this video. What would you do? Unfortunately, accidents like this happen, but fortunately, there are good people ready to help. This horse was helped by someone and taken out of the cement with the crane. Horses are talented at getting themselves hurt. Sometimes…
This video will melt your heart: disabled girl mounting on a horse
Around one in every four people in the U.S. has a disability that impacts major life activities, reports the CDC, with the most common disability (mobility) affecting one in seven adults. There are six different categories of disabilities (mobility, cognition, hearing, vision, independent living, and self-care), and many of these can be improved through equine…
Zebra and this horse playing fighting together in South Africa
Zebras and horses have a lot in common. Both are herbivores, herd animals, have hoofed feet, and can run fast. They also have a similar number of teeth, long heads, and manes. Also, zebras and horses are mammals and members of the Equidae family. However, they are different species, and they have many differences. For…
Miniature horse playing catch me if you can with a cat
If you are not an equestrian at heart and don’t have the time and space to dedicate to a large horse, miniature horses can make excellent companion animals. While they look similar to their cousin, the Pony, miniature ponies are classed as horses because they are bred to be miniature replicas of full-grown horses. Ponies…
The most unbreakable bond: the mare and his little foal, who doesn’t leave her side.
Horses can become very attached to each other, especially foals to the mare. So, as we can see in this video, this foal doesn’t want to leave the mare’s side at all. That’s because, in the first month of its life, the foal is dependent on its mare. The first month of a foal’s life…
Belgian Draft Horses national exhibition gone wrong because of low-skill handlers
Horse training is not a quick or easy process, no matter what various books, videos, or websites may tell you. However, it is also not all shrouded in mystery either, and it is possible to learn along with your horse, and doing so with a competent trainer or coach is the wisest way to go….
Playful horse and goose are drinking water from the same pot
If you’re caring for horses with limited pasture, you may be wondering how they get along with other species of animals. Because individual animals each have their own unique personalities, preferences, and histories of trauma, this may not apply universally to all horses and the other species they interact with. Still, it should provide a…
Incredible, The Queen visited Manor Farm Stables and fed carrots to racehorses
Let’s take a moment and admire Her Majesty getting off the train, beautiful as always, getting beautiful tiny flowers from those kids, and heading to Manor Farm Stables to meet and feed the horses with carrots. This is such a clear image of a peaceful and kind relationship between an animal and a person. The…
So cute, Chinese Shar Pei dog playing with adorable foal
First of all, let me express my delight at the sight of this fascinating video. Green grass, flowers, sun, and adding these fantastic 4-legged creatures, I think we have the most beautiful landscape. Is this what heaven looks like? What could be more enjoyable than spending a day admiring these animals? Especially when they all…
Funny horse-stealing snowman’s nose
Did you know that carrots are not only healthy for humans, but they are also extremely healthy for your horse?! Most of the horses adore eating carrots as treats, and, thankfully, they are inexpensive and very nutritious! Can horses eat carrots? Yes, horses can eat carrots, and they typically look forward to getting them, even…