Breaking is a vital stage in every horse’s life. It teaches the horse to obey human commands, making them safer to ride.  But it hasn’t always been pleasant. For example, many years ago, trainers used every crude tactic (and weapon) to “beat” the horse into shape.  It worked. But at what cost? Most of the […]

The most adorable horses on earth. You know the feeling if you’ve owned one before. You’ll never meet a cuter horse.  Unfortunately, miniatures are so tiny that you often wonder whether they can take up regular horse duties.  Granted, they’re some of the best companions. Moreover, the mini horse is a wonderful therapy animal. But […]

Every trainer has met a “wild” horse. They’re uncontrollable, always kicking, jumping, and ready to bolt. Some even bite.  For example, last year, a racehorse who was part of King Charles’ coronation process went AWOL and rammed into a crowd of bystanders. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. However, the incident is an important reminder of […]