These are just a few of the many captivating characters and creatures from Greek mythology, each with their own stories and significance in ancient Greek culture. I think ancient Greece is a treasure trove of awesome inspiration for horse names, just take a look at it yourself! Ancient Greek gods’ …
How much horsepower does one horse have?
Horses have been our trusted companions and sources of power for centuries, aiding in transportation, agriculture, and various other activities. But have you ever wondered just how much horsepower a horse possesses? Horsepower is a unit of power. And power describes how fast energy is exchanged; a use of energy …
How long do horses live?
The average life span of a domestic horse is 20-30 years. This varies from breed to breed, and the horse’s personal history and current care also affect longevity. Ponies tend to be longer-lived than horses and you can find some great schoolmasters among older ponies to be the perfect first …
5 ways to get rid of horseflies
What is a horsefly, you ask? It’s a biblical curse on wings, is what it is. But biologically speaking, it’s a stoutly built fly, the female of which is a bloodsucker and inflicts painful bites on horses and other mammals, including humans. Adult horseflies typically eat nectar, but the females …
Why dress up your horse like a zebra? Research shows the zebra pattern is the most effective in deterring biting flies
People aren’t just dressing up their horses as zebras for fun, there’s actually some science behind it! And it all starts with one simple question: why do zebras have stripes? There has been scientific interest in the function of zebra stripes for over 150 years. There have been many theories …
How to use chickens as natural pest control at your stable to keep flies away
Too often I’ve seen stables with lots of flies and all people do is try to spray their horses. Trapping is one way you can keep bug populations low, but there’s a really low-maintenance, natural way to control bugs around your barn that is mostly overlooked. I’m talking about chickens! …
Never store a dirty saddle: a step-by-step guide to cleaning & storing your saddle so you save money
Your saddle is most likely going to be the most expensive piece of horse tack you’re going to buy. A good saddle will run you anywhere from hundreds to thousands (depending on the type of saddle you need) – and because of that, it’s worth the time and effort to …
What are the most basic products & supplies every horse owner needs to have?
Your horse is a large animal whose care is a big responsibility. There’s a lot of horse stuff on the market, and though you don’t need half of what’s marketed to you, you will need some of the basic supplies to be able to take care of your horse. Here …
What is horse tack, what do you do with it and what all is defined as tack?
If you’re new to horse riding, you may not have heard the term ‘tack’ yet. Tack is short for ‘tackle’ which is a term that comes to the equestrian world from shipping. Its most likely root is in the old German word takel meaning the rigging and cranes on a …
Horses in a human world: 3 things every horse needs
Horses are prey animals that now live with one of their old nemeses: us. As recently as 10,000 years ago, humans were one of the predators that hunted and killed wild horses. Scientists are certain that humans actively hunted horses for food before domesticating them. And why wouldn’t they have? …
Understanding your horse: an overview of the equine senses
To see the world from your horse’s point of view, you literally need to know how your horse takes in the world. We, humans, evolved to be hunters and gatherers. This meant getting good at chasing down prey that could run away very quickly, and learning how to tell what …
Tapping into your horse’s psyche: why it’s important for you to understand how your horse sees the world
To really understand your horse, you need to understand the world he lives in, how he sees things differently than you, even when you’re looking at the same thing. Your horse lives in a world of hay and grass – food is a top priority in life for your horse …