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Behaviour

How Strong is a Horse Kick?
Behaviour

How Strong is a Horse Kick?

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024December 22, 2024

Horses are magnificent animals, admired for their grace and strength. However, that strength can become dangerous if you find yourself on the wrong end of…

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My Old Horse is Lying Down More Than Usual: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips
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My Old Horse is Lying Down More Than Usual: Causes, Concerns, and Care Tips

ByGraham Skinner December 22, 2024

If you’ve noticed your old horse lying down more than usual, it’s natural to feel concerned. While horses do need rest, especially as they age,…

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How Do Horses Mate?
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How Do Horses Mate?

ByGraham Skinner December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

How horses mate depends on more than just the moment mating occurs. During horse breeding season, courtship rituals and biological factors also come into play….

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Why Do Horses Stomp Their Feet?
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Why Do Horses Stomp Their Feet?

ByRebecca Fraser March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Horses are magnificent when they gallop at lightning-fast paces across fields and meadows. They are also elegant as they enter a ring and gracefully prance…

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Why Do Horses Neigh?
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Why Do Horses Neigh?

ByRebecca Fraser March 6, 2024August 19, 2024

Horses are intelligent animals, and each has their unique personality and quirks. These highly evolved beings can be serious and determined but also playful and…

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Why Do Horses Bite And What Can You Do About Horse Bites?
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Why Do Horses Bite And What Can You Do About Horse Bites?

ByGraham Skinner February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

Any human who has experienced a nip from an animal knows that it can be painful. Sometimes, a horse can bite you, too. However, there…

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Why is my Horse Yawning?
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Why is my Horse Yawning?

ByGraham Skinner August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

A horse yawning is a common behavior. Yawning is observed not only in humans but also in various animal species. While the reasons behind human…

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Why Do Horses Wear Blinders?
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Why Do Horses Wear Blinders?

ByGraham Skinner August 16, 2023December 14, 2024

Have you ever driven past a pasture and seen horses wearing something on their face? Or have you watched a horse race and noticed a…

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Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
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Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?

ByGraham Skinner January 30, 2023July 31, 2024

Find out if horses sleep standing up

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Why Do Horses Nod Their Heads?
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Why Do Horses Nod Their Heads?

ByGraham Skinner January 25, 2023July 20, 2024

Find out the reasons horses nod their heads, and what, if anything you should do about it

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