We’ve been in the horse world for several years now and have had our fair share of riding instructors both leading up to, and after we bought our first horse.. I can tell you from firsthand experience that not all trainers are cut from the same cloth. My daughter has had a couple of good […]
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How Do Horses Show Affection?
Each horse I’ve ever had the privilege of meeting had its own personality. These animals are a lot smarter than we know and they are capable of deep emotions and affections. What’s more, horses are heard animals, meaning that it’s in their DNA to be around other animals. They have a hierarchy in the herd, […]
How to Buy A Horse
Buying a horse is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you’ve never done it before. And I can say from personal experience, that it doesn’t get a whole lot easier on your second one, either. We now own a Quarter Horse Mare and a Thoroughbred Gelding. The purpose of this article is to […]
Bits and Pieces: Horse Bit Types, and When To Go Bit-less
There are a few different types of horse bits out on the market, and the one you choose will be largely dependent upon your horse’s behavior, your purpose, and what you plan to do with your horse. There are a few key things to keep in mind, however, and that is when choosing a bit […]
Is A Quarter Horse A Good First Horse?
For many first-time horse parents, a question that usually pops up is, what kind of horse is right for me? Or, what’s a good first horse? While a lot of that depends on your personality and what your horse’s purpose is, some of it is straight forward. For example, when we say “purpose,” all we […]
Why Does My Horse Get Scratches and Bald Spots
Our horse Harper is kind of a hot mess. At any given moment she’s got scratches and bald spots on her body, and recently, we had a bit of a scare as she rubbed her face so hard that she had a huge gouge right above her eye (not the above photo, but a different […]
How Much Does It Cost To Have A Horse? (Guide)
We are relatively recent horse owners. In fact, it’s only been about one year since we took the plunge. Granted, we paid for lessons for our daughter for several years prior to us buying our American Quarter Horse, but in terms of actually owning a horse we are still new. We are also still shell […]
Biggest Horse Breed In The World (With Pictures and Facts)
My daughter is the one who started this whole horse obsession of ours. I didn’t think I’d like them as much as I do, but I surprised myself. Not only do I like the horses at our barn a lot, I find myself wanting to ride one more and more. But, trying to find a […]
Do Horses Sleep Standing Up With Their Eyes Open
One time in the middle of a horse show, it seemed like our horse Harper was about to fall over and and take a much needed nap. As she was standing there, she began to lean towards one side, thankfully towards me, and I pushed on her a bit until she seemed to wake back […]
7 Common Horse Myths
There are myths for everything under the sun, and our beloved horses are no different. In fact, there are some ridiculous myths out there that I’m going to debunk right now. Have you ever heard any of these myths before? A horse is old at 15 At our local barn, we have a 20 year […]