Currently viewing the tag: "horse safety"

How to keep dogs and horses safe around each other

By On July 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

When your dog first sees a horse, he’ll most likely react by chasing the horse or barking at it. That could be because the dog is afraid or nervous about the horse and reacts by trying to frighten the strange creature away by displaying aggressive behaviors.
Dogs are naturally predatory animals that hunt other species for food. On the other hand, horses are prey animals that instinctively take flight when they feel threatened. If your pet is not restrained the first time he encounters a horse, the chances are that Fido will set off in hot pursuit of Dobbin!

Continue Reading →

9 UNEXPECTED FACTORS THAT COULD BE CAUSING YOUR HORSE STRESS

By On June 16, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Have you ever seen a horse get anxious and stressed? The idea of an anxious and stressed horse seems atypical, but horses are emotional animals that are prone to anxiety and stress when put under certain social and environmental triggers that lead to their anxious behavior. 
If you have ever had the experience of being an equestrian or examining horses from a close distance, whether during a show or on some horse farm, you might be well aware of the behavioral changes that occur in horses while they are in the show or the farm. 

Continue Reading →

5 Reasons to Try Equine Therapy For Students

By On June 6, 2022 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Humans historically owe a lot to their equine friends for all the hard work and companionship. Research shows eye-popping emotional bondage that is formed as a result of human-horse interaction.

Professionals use equine therapy to guide humans through various activities with horses to address as part of their mental health treatment. Equine therapy is a proven and effective way of dealing with stress or depression. It can play an important role in helping students boost their self-awareness and social skills.
By engaging in grooming or feeding activities, you can help yourself too. If you have never tried equine therapy, there are at least five good reasons to do it now.

Continue Reading →

6 Mistakes Made By New Horse Riders

By On September 8, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Horses can be highly dangerous animals. Beginners often make mistakes when they are first introduced to horse riding. Both yours and the horse’s safety are important. Take extra precaution before your lesson by learning what mistakes not to make. Here are the top six mistakes made by new riders.

Continue Reading →

Get Ready to Bring Your New Horse Home

By On August 17, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Everything Else

In some extremely positive ways, a new era of horsemanship is dawning. Several non-profit organizations, some sponsored by horseracing associations and others by animal lovers, are adopting horses who have reached 20 or 25 years of age. Thus have outlived their useful working and breeding lives. Many retirees of different generations are acquiring country homes […]

Continue Reading →

Considerations When Purchasing a Horse Property With Young Children

By On March 31, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In How To Buy A Horse Property

Growing up with horses is exciting for any child. Whether you grew up with them, yourself, or you’ve been in the leasing and boarding business for a while, you might be considering buying a horse property of your own. And chances are, your kids are excited about it. After all, what child wouldn’t want to grow up with horses all around?

Continue Reading →

Helping Your Horse Adjust to a New Barn House

By On March 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse, Everything Else

Purchasing a new horse comes with a cost – a cost that both you and your new horse will have to pay. If done right, you both will be paying the price for the better. And if not, you both will have to put through unnecessarily toAssessing fairly, the situation is naturally more challenging and stressful for the horse than it is for you. It has no control over this new change in life and has to put up with whatever you provide him. Hence, it is your moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to assist your horse in adjusting to a new barn house.

Continue Reading →

Effective Ways to Protect Your Horse From Laminitis

By On February 15, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

According to some stats, one in every ten horses develops laminitis signs every year. This may look as common as colic but ends up in something major, when left untreated for a long time.

But researchers say that if the horse owner pays detailed attention to the horse’s changing behavior, there are chances of saving […]

Continue Reading →

Necessary Upgrades You Should Make To Your Horse Farm

By On February 4, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Maintenance and upgrades are key on a horse farm. If you have an especially old property, this task may be a bit daunting. For many horse ranches, these tasks are not only expensive but physically demanding. Many farm owners even spend their entire lives maintaining the integrity of their farm.
A functional space that keeps your horses healthy with a good resale value requires sacrifice. However, with the right information, maintenance doesn’t need to be a taxing chore. Instead, you can have the farm of your dreams in little to no time.

Continue Reading →

The social needs of a horse

By On February 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment · In Barn and Horse

Concerning social needs, the horse requires at least one constant companion with whom it can maintain full contact.

Full contact

“Full contact” means that the horse can not only see and sniff companions, but also interact with them smoothly and continuously. This is possible when horses live in a horse farm with a companion, […]

Continue Reading →