What does the body language of horses mean? In this video, we can see how these two wonderful horses act a little strange, but what does that actually mean? The bodies of horses are very suggestive and can express every emotion and thought they have at the moment. They use a combination of ear position,…
Sweet moments shared for the first time between rescued quarter horse and its owner.
This beautiful quarter horse mare, named Imagine Velvet, was rescued about one year ago by Fleur Huynh Evans – stylist, photographer (who likes to capture emotions), and, of course, horse mom. They could barely touch her since her rescue. But one day, Imagine Velvet was the one who laid down next to Fleur and started…
Kitty perches atop horse’s back – this is cuteness overload
This little kitten isn’t afraid of adventure. In fact, he’s right at home on a horse’s back and shows no hesitation in playing with this tolerant horse’s back. Luckily for this cat, the horse doesn’t seem to mind the creature that’s climbing all over him. Cats and horses can get along well. There are many…
Lady demonstrates incredible skill while riding sidesaddle on horseback
Anyone who’s ever ridden a horse knows that it’s an extremely difficult sport. Horses are strong and have incredible reflexes, meaning that they can leap and spin out from under you in seconds. But if riding a horse weren’t difficult enough, riding a horse sidesaddle added a whole new challenge. This video does a great…
Horse and rider stand still, before breaking into beautifully-coordinated routine
It’s been said that a good dressage horse seems to be dancing, and that’s just what this video exemplifies. Carl Hester and his mount, Nip Tuck, perform their winning dressage freestyle which sealed them a win at Olympia 2016. What’s beautiful about this freestyle is the fact that Hester and Nip Tuck are so perfectly…
Pony was lame with long feet but underwent this transformation with human help
Haggis the pony had a rough life. He was highly overweight, and his hooves were allowed to get severely long. As a result, he was unhealthy and lame, and it was difficult for him to walk with his long hooves. Horses need regular farrier care to maintain their hooves and keep them an appropriate length….
Man goes to put bridle on horse and is met with total sweetness
Horses teach us a lot. They teach us how to be confident and how to be patient. They teach us the value of hard work and the importance of being clear in communicating what we want. They also teach us empathy and how to care for another living being. And when we’re on their backs,…
Girl holds up 2 pictures for horse – the horse reaction is truly impressive
Horses are highly intelligent, and they can be taught all sorts of different behaviors beyond those used in riding. The girl in this video is training her horse to identify a picture of a horse when presented with pictures of different animal types. The training looks to be quite effective so far, with the horse…
Watch this young rider demonstrate incredible control over her horse
Who says you have to be an adult in order to be a great horse handler? Young Jonna’s father is an equestrian, and she’s been around horses for years. In this video, she works with a horse, and she does so beautifully. She remains in excellent control of the horse, asking him to do any…
Guy has perfect answer when someone asks to ride his horse
When you own a horse, you’ll quickly find that many people will ask you if they can ride your horse. It may be friends, coworkers, or other riders at your barn, but at some point, you’ll have to face that dreaded question: “Can I ride your horse?” This video has some great potential responses, some…
Little girl falls off saddle, pony reacts oh-so-gently to help her
Horseback riding is always a challenge, and that’s what keeps us coming back, right? This little girl was in for quite the surprise when her pony took a jump enthusiastically, and she found herself thrown up on his neck. Luckily for her, the pony knew just what to do, coming to an instant halt and…
Foal is skittish meeting dog, but nervous encounter soon dissolves into playtime
Horses are naturally skittish, so introducing a dog to a horse can be an interesting event. When this young foal first meets this dog, he’s not at all sure about how to handle the situation. But with a little time, the foal settles in; the dog starts to mind his own business, and the foal…
Horse behaves hilariously while farrier attempts to file hoof
Jack, the speckled special needs horse, seen in the video below, has no problem allowing his farrier, Al, to work on his hooves. As a matter of fact, he nudges and licks the farrier with an air of contented gratitude while the man tries to complete his work. “I love you, Al, for fixing my…
After 4 years apart, these two horses enjoy a stunning reunion
Horses Arthur, William, and Harry, were great buddies when they were foals. Unfortunately, their owner was forced to sell Arthur, but had the chance to buy him back four years later. Arthur was brought back home, but the ultimate question was whether William and Harry would recognize their old friend when he was turned out…
Motorcyclist pops a wheelie, until this policeman on horseback intervenes
A London motorcyclist thought it would be fun to record himself pulling a wheelie in the part of central London known as the Square Mile, but local police soon put a stop to his antics. YouTube user Aimanas Aima had just pulled a quick wheelie, recording it with a helmet camera, when suddenly a large…
Camera captures moment when giant horse meets a small puppy
Sometimes animals of different species become the best of friends. That’s the case with this Friesian and Border Terrier puppy. The horse and dog clearly like each other, with the horse gently nuzzling the puppy and the puppy loving the attention. It seems like as the puppy grows up, these two will likely continue to…