Horses are creatures of habit.
They like to be fed the same thing at regular times each day.
Even though horses are large animals, they are timid.
They feel safest when they are in their stalls.
When they come upon something they are not familiar with, their first reaction is to run away from it.
Horses in the wild run in groups because they like being together.
There are two kinds of herds.
One is called a harem and consists of one male and several adult females and their offspring.
They travel around the countryside and are not restricted to one area.
The males are very protective of their herd.
The other herd is made up of just males.
They also wander around the countryside looking for females to start a harem or to steal one that is already set up.
Dominant behavior is a characteristic of horses.
Whenever horses live together in a group, one will become dominant over the others.
Disposition and temperament are the main factors, rather than the physical characteristics or sex of the dominant one.
Owners of horses, must show them that they are in charge right from the start.
Horses communicate with each other through their senses and by talking to each other.
A low pitched whinny or nicker is a sign of contentment which occurs during courtship, or when a mare calls or approaches her foal.
A high pitched squeal is a response to threats of aggression and neighing is an anxious sound when a mare can't find her baby.
Foals can recognize their mother's call.
Through smell, mares know their baby.
When horses meet each other, they usually sniff each other to become acquainted.
Touching is important to horses and they seem to enjoy this.
In the wild, they will groom each other.
Some domesticated horses enjoy being groomed by their owners.
When horses are left in their stalls for too long a period, they become bored and will chew on the sides and gates of the stall.
This is a bad habit that can become expensive, and should be attended to quickly.
Horses are intelligent animals and are able to learn by observation of their surroundings and by the activities of those close to them.
Horses watch the actions of their owners daily habits, and owners should closely observe their horse's reaction to certain situations that occur during the course of a day.
By this close observation, both will gain valuable information to form a closer relationship and trust.
Adding a little love and affection help to create a bond between both horse and owner.
They like to be fed the same thing at regular times each day.
Even though horses are large animals, they are timid.
They feel safest when they are in their stalls.
When they come upon something they are not familiar with, their first reaction is to run away from it.
Horses in the wild run in groups because they like being together.
There are two kinds of herds.
One is called a harem and consists of one male and several adult females and their offspring.
They travel around the countryside and are not restricted to one area.
The males are very protective of their herd.
The other herd is made up of just males.
They also wander around the countryside looking for females to start a harem or to steal one that is already set up.
Dominant behavior is a characteristic of horses.
Whenever horses live together in a group, one will become dominant over the others.
Disposition and temperament are the main factors, rather than the physical characteristics or sex of the dominant one.
Owners of horses, must show them that they are in charge right from the start.
Horses communicate with each other through their senses and by talking to each other.
A low pitched whinny or nicker is a sign of contentment which occurs during courtship, or when a mare calls or approaches her foal.
A high pitched squeal is a response to threats of aggression and neighing is an anxious sound when a mare can't find her baby.
Foals can recognize their mother's call.
Through smell, mares know their baby.
When horses meet each other, they usually sniff each other to become acquainted.
Touching is important to horses and they seem to enjoy this.
In the wild, they will groom each other.
Some domesticated horses enjoy being groomed by their owners.
When horses are left in their stalls for too long a period, they become bored and will chew on the sides and gates of the stall.
This is a bad habit that can become expensive, and should be attended to quickly.
Horses are intelligent animals and are able to learn by observation of their surroundings and by the activities of those close to them.
Horses watch the actions of their owners daily habits, and owners should closely observe their horse's reaction to certain situations that occur during the course of a day.
By this close observation, both will gain valuable information to form a closer relationship and trust.
Adding a little love and affection help to create a bond between both horse and owner.