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Horse Riding: 5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Lesson

Riding horses is freeing, and it’s a kind of therapy that beats all. It gives you a rush of endorphins that help relieve stress and make you happy. Imagine being on your horse and going at a fast pace with the wind beating against your face. If you want to start taking horseback riding lessons, there are many things you need to learn. You may be afraid and nervous to get on the horse, but you’ll be in good hands with a great riding instructor and all the gear needed. Luckily for you, we’ve researched the following tips to prepare …

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how do horses sleep - what you need to know
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How Horses Sleep: What you need to know

Horses are one of the most beautiful creatures on earth, but how do they sleep? This article will provide you with all of the horse facts and horse knowledge so that you can be a more informed horse owner. Horses have some unusual sleeping habits, which we will explore in detail. Horses are prey animals, which means that they are always on the lookout for danger. To help them stay safe, horses have evolved to sleep in specific positions that make it easier for them to get away from predators. In this blog post, we will explore the science of …

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11 Fun Ideas to Mentally Stimulate Your Horse and Prevent Boredom

Keeping your horse mentally stimulated will not only set them up to have a better quality of life, but it will also prevent boredom.  When a horse is not getting enough mental or physical stimulation, boredom can lead to aggressive and destructive behaviours. Luckily, there are many options you can implement into your horse’s routine to help stave off boredom and keep them content. Keep reading to find 11 ideas that can keep your horse stimulated and active. Invest in Outdoor and Indoor Toys Investing in new toys for your horse is one of the easiest ways to keep them …

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Mental health benefits of working with horses
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The Mental Health Benefits of Working With Horses

By Emma Hutchison, co-founder of HorseBack UK A common mental health problem is acute anxiety. Worry lives in the future; it feeds off the disaster scenarios of what might happen. To connect with a horse and reassure a horse, you need to anchor yourself in the present moment. As you do this, you can’t start running those familiar catastrophes in your head: you are here, now, with this living creature in front of you, with your feet planted in the good earth. As you practise being still with a horse, your brain will build itself a new neural pathway. This helps …

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miniature horse pasture enrichment
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Pasture Enrichment for Miniature Horses: Games, Toys, and Ideas

Pasture enrichment is important for maintaining a safe and playful environment where miniature horses can thrive. The most effective way to accomplish this is by using games, toys, and creative ideas to bring your pasture to life.  Proper stimulation and enrichment are vital for your miniature horse’s physical and mental health. The average pasture horse only receives 1-4 hours of stimulation daily from a human. Pasture enrichment games and toys can keep your pony entertained all day. It can be time-consuming and exhausting to come up with new ideas to play with your furry friend. This article is going to …

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