Horses do all sorts of strange things that baffle their owners.  Some behavior is normal and other behavior is downright alarming. Yet, there is usually a reason for what they do and it’s up to us to understand and help our equine friends. One of the most worrisome things I […]

Any equine enthusiast can tell you that horses are intelligent animals who crave attention just like people.  While horses generally tolerate solitude pretty well, that does’t mean they don’t get bored.  Especially, horses kept in stalls or small paddocks. Your horse certainly doesn’t need to be entertained every minute of […]

Ever have an itch that scratching just won’t relieve?  If so, then the next time you see your horse enthusiastically rubbing his tail on a fence board, you’ll know how he feels.  It’s not simply boredom.  There is probably a good reason for all that rubbing and you might want […]

Horses have unique and sometimes quirky personalities.  Some are stubborn, some are ornery and some even have the propensity to bite.  However, a biting horse is not something you should tolerate.  This habit is not only dangerous for you, it can hurt other people. But don’t worry.  There are simple […]

Our modern world is a very noisy place.  Everything from car traffic to fireworks bombardes our senses on a daily basis.  If you find noises disturbing then it seems reasonable that horses do too. But you may wonder, are horses actually scared of loud noises?   Most horses not accustomed […]