rear

You love to watch them, but cringe when they get it oh so wrong! Horse movies have a habit of portraying details very inaccurately sometimes. Most horse lovers just can’t help but point out all the ridiculous errors. Your non-equestrian friends may not even notice, but the horse world definitely does! 1. Galloping all the...

Even the most confident horses spook! As flight animals, your horse is always ready to react and get to safety. That means jumping, rearing, bolting, and bucking away from whatever is causing the fear. Do these 10 situations frighten your horse? 1. Plastic Bags: The dreaded plastic bag blowing in the wind. It’s sure to...

A rearing horse puts your safety at risk. Whether on the ground or under saddle, this behavioral problem is no fun to deal with. As a horse owner, you must realize that your horse is expressing himself for a reason. It’s your job to find out why, and how you can put a stop it...

Horses are not immune to developing nasty habits that are flat out dangerous! They can pick them up from other horses or even their handlers and riders. Some may act out because of pain, exhaustion, stubbornness, or fear. One thing is for sure, it’s essential to nip it in the bud right away. Here’s a...

Most horse owners have dealt with a buddy sour horse. Once they are separated from their herd or horse friend they will act out by jigging, bolting, bucking, or even rearing. The buddy sour horse will not be focused on the rider, rather concerned with getting back to his friends. While it is natural for...

Most horse owners have dealt with a buddy sour horse. Once they are separated from their herd or horse friend they will act out by jigging, bolting, bucking, or even rearing. The buddy sour horse will not be focused on the rider, rather concerned with getting back to his friends. While it is natural for...