General Knowledge

Horses can come across snakes in different ways. When they are on a trail, a snake might simply be crossing their path. Out in the pasture, a horse might step on a hidden snake. And snake could make its way into a barn or stable. In such scenarios, it’s interesting to know how horses react. […]

It’s not uncommon to find horses and pigs living on a farm. In most cases, they get along just fine because they are usually kept in separate areas. However, there are some instances where horses and pigs may come into contact with each other. What happens then? Horses are creatures who are easily scared. And

Horses are herd animals. This means, in the wild, they live in groups and depend on one another for survival. Even though, horses have been domesticated for thousands of years their herd mentality remains intact and still affects their daily lives. In this article, we’ll review herd behavior in horses, understand why horses prefer being

Did you know that horses and humans have a lot in common? For one, both species enjoy a good roll in the hay. And what about that love of apples? Horses and humans alike just can’t get enough of them! Seriously now, there are actually quite a few things that horses and humans have in

Cowboys are so-called not because they ride cows but because, back in the day, they used to herd cows. To herd cows out in the pasture, cowboys needed a “vehicle” that could outrun a cow and could bring back a cow separated from the herd. And the only “vehicle” that cowboys in the olden days

The first ancestor of the horse lived on Earth 60 million years ago. From then to the modern horse, this species of animal has not only survived, it has thrived. And it has done so because it has been able to evolve and adapt to an ever-changing environment, a changing set of predators, and a

Do you ever see horses running and wonder why they do it? It seems like a strange thing to do, especially when there’s no apparent danger nearby. The truth is that horses run for a number of reasons – some of these are instinctual and others are learned. But all are equally fascinating. So why

Are horses afraid of deer? Instinctively, they’re not. But while on a trail, horses can be startled by a deer leaping out in front of them. So the horses feel fear not because the object in front is a deer – the deer itself isn’t scary – but more because of the sudden movement that

Are horses scared of dogs? The answer to this question is – It depends. Generally, horses are not scared of dogs. Dogs are not predators as far as a horse is concerned. But some dogs can be scary – not just to horses but to humans too. And that is why the answer isn’t a