Learning to ride a horse can be very exciting, but there are several things you don't want to do the first time you are in the saddle. Wearing Baggy Clothes There's a reason why equestrian clo
Owning a horse is a life-long dream for many. Horses are wonderful companions and form strong bonds with their caretakers. They're a source of exercise, whether you want to ride your horse or just wor
Have you ever wondered what the fastest horse breed is? It is undeniable that horses are fast, but which one is the fastest? Since Thoroughbred racing is one of the most popular horse sports, it is of
Hydration is a key component to your horse's health. We as humans along with most other living things need to keep hydrated. Dehydration can cause significant health problems, and in extreme cases, de
Horse training can be fun, but it also can be quite a challenge. For the beginner, it's probably best to leave starting young horses to more experienced trainers. Youngsters are too unpredictable,
The sleeping habits of horses are quite different than humans. Most human sleep is usually a long, single stretch-about eight hours in a 24-hour day. Horses doze for various periods during the day and
Often a horse's natural reaction to something that it doesn't understand is to spook or shy. A spook is usually a startled jump sideways, or a quick change of direction with the intention to f
A herd or pasture bully can wreak havoc on the other horses with which it lives. Bullies can injure other horses by biting, striking, and kicking them. They can run them into things and through fences
Losing a horse is heartbreaking and it's especially so if all it would have taken is a little knowledge to prevent the loss. Losing a horse to tree poisoning is devastating, partially because we see t
There are three Olympic Equestrian sports: dressage, three-day eventing and show jumping. Horse sports such as chariot and riding races were part of the early Olympic games. Riding was first included
