by Lacy Hawkins | Jun 24, 2022
Those learning how to be a horse trainer are likely seeking out the best places for knowledge and getting training from excellent horse trainers. The best tip, though, for new trainers may be found in a simple philosophy: knowing when the right time is to quit....
by Lacy Hawkins | Sep 9, 2021
The average price for a new horse trailer varies widely. At the low end, you might pay $4,000. That can go all the way up to $50,000 and beyond. That’s for the most common slant load horse trailer with either a gooseneck or bumper pull. They can handle two to four...
by Lacy Hawkins | Sep 2, 2021
When you think of animals in the water, a horse is not the first to come to mind. However, if introduced to the water properly, horses have a great time swimming! The Horse Fact Book notes that their legs move in a trotting motion to swim, so it is not only fun but a...
by Lacy Hawkins | Aug 27, 2021
Besides riding, owners can engage in other activities with their horses. Staying on the ground with the horse gives the animal a chance to get to know the owner by sniffing (of course!) their clothes and body, familiarizing itself with the owner’s size,...
by Lacy Hawkins | Aug 10, 2021
For our equine friends, overheating can mean much more than discomfort. It can mean death. Unfortunately, due to inadequate care, far too many innocent horses lose their lives to heatstroke annually. A horse’s average body temperature can lie...
by Lacy Hawkins | Jul 29, 2021
As prey animals, horses are keenly aware of their environments and feeling-oriented in their actions. For horses, emotions are information. Their survival depends upon monitoring their surroundings closely and being in continual communication with other members of...
