Hugging is just one of the many ways that people show affection to their horses. There is nothing better than wrapping your arms around your horse and snuggling your face into their neck. But do horses like to be hugged? Or is it something that they tolerate simply because it does not hurt them? Most…
Selling a horse can be stressful at the best of times. But selling a horse that windsucks or has any other stable vice raises other issues that can complicate the process. Here are some of the things that can be helpful to know. Many buyers are prepared to purchase a horse that windsucks. However, as…
Buying a horse is an exciting time. And it can be hard to go and check out a horse for sale and not fall in love with it. But what should you do if you fall for a horse that’s for sale only to be told that it windsucks? Should you buy a horse that…
Some horses windsuck throughout the day and others windsuck now and again. And some horses only engage in windsucking after eating. Windsucking after food is such a specific behavior, that often leaves owners scratching their heads in puzzlement. Why is it that some horses windsuck specifically after they have eaten? Sometimes windsucking after eating can…
Horses spook because they are flight animals, so it’s natural for them to be defensive and suspicious. A spooky horse will jump to the side in a startled fashion, sometimes called shying. This is often accompanied by a rapid turn of speed, usually involving going as fast as possible in the other direction. There are…
Horses are a wonderful hobby and fantastic companions. They’re also complex creatures with many specific needs and quirks. Like people, they can make bad decisions and develop habits detrimental to their health. For example, It’s common that horses windsuck, especially when stabled. But why do horses windsuck? Often horses windsuck as a response to one…
We all know our horses love to roll, but why do they do it? In fact, anyone who watches horses roll in the dirt will be aware it’s about to happen. Circling and pawing at the ground, and dropping their nose are all signs of this frequent horse behaviour. There are several reasons why horses…