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Explore the transformative role of horses throughout human history; equines were instrumental in the spread of agriculture, language, culture, technology and more.

Equine Soul
In many ways I was raised by animals. Not wolves or bears or eagles, and not a metaphor for horrific parenting. No, my parents were quite wonderful, for most of the years. I was raised by the constant presence of creatures I was not worthy of befriending or worthy of receiving their affection. Animals have a unique gift for forgiving people of their worst behaviors and accepting them in an absolute and necessary time of need. They simply save lives by existing. When my heart beats I can sometimes feel an echo of a thousand little footprints.
By Aly Ray8 years ago in Petlife
What to Purchase Before You Start Riding
Horses are very intelligent creatures. Before getting one or considering hopping on one and cantering off, you need to make sure you know what you're doing. Of course, you can do lessons and learn everything you need from your teacher. There are a great deal of things and techniques that can really help you, and impress your new teacher. Here are some essentials you may consider purchasing,
By Ava Rider038 years ago in Petlife
My Unlikely Saviour
I have always had a connection with horses. Since I can remember, I was that one weird girl in school who was obsessed with horses. I had mastered how to whinny, neigh, and run like a horse (Yes, I was that peculiar). I would much rather be around horses than people (Until I discovered alcohol of course...).
By Emma Wilcock8 years ago in Petlife
The Issue With Horse Slaughter
I want to preface this blog post by saying that NO horse deserves to be slaughtered. I despise those who participate in this business and want nothing more than for it to be shut down permanently. Inhumane slaughtering of any animal is detestable. Now, here is where it gets controversial.
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
The Endless Plateau
It happens to the best of us. No matter who you are, where you live, or what your dreams are, we all hit a dead end at some point in our career. This is when an important decision must be made: to quit or push through.
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
I'm Not Brave
Remarks I have gotten regularly since the beginning of my riding career include "You're so brave!" or "I would never get on that horse!" or even "You're crazy!". While the latter may be true, I struggle daily to explain to fellow riders that I feel the same way as they do when a horse rears up in my face or bolts under saddle. It is not a matter of fear, it is simply a matter of how you choose to respond to the emotion.
By Treble Ranch8 years ago in Petlife
Benney Struts His Stuff on a Sunday Morning
If Benney was a person he would have been the kid in the back row of the class laughing, forgetting his homework and sticking his tongue out at the teacher but this morning all of that was forgotten.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
The Sport of Kings in the UK
It is bigger than the glamorous headline grabbing festivals of racing such as Royal Ascot, Cheltenham, Epsom and Aintree, which are the meetings that infect the wider public’s imagination and interest in the sport of kings. British horse racing is also bigger than wet Saturday afternoons in front of the television pin hooking winners from obscure racecourses tucked away in the furthest corners of the United Kingdom. In fact, and there will be plenty of them in the following piece, British horseracing is a huge industry.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
Fred
This is Fred who sadly had to be put to sleep in October 2017. Fred found us on a cold November day. The sort of day when there is no sunlight, just clouds and rain that was carried through the air on cold biting winds that seemed to come from all points of the compass.
By Alan Russell8 years ago in Petlife
British Breeding — A Novice Tale
It is day 168 of Tia's gestation. Tia is a Shire cross Warmblood - 50 percent Warmblood and 50 percent Shire. She is in foal to a KWPN Stallion with Dreamboy bloodlines. She is five years old and, being a Shire cross, I have taken the opportunity to put her in foal as she reaches her final stages of maturation, in the hopes of reducing the risk of injury or impacting her heavy frame.
By Catherine Averill8 years ago in Petlife
The Scariest Moments
The scariest moments in our lives can be unexpected and come within a second. Personally, the scariest moment in my life was a couple of months ago when I was in a pen with a rescue horse named Porter. Porter is a ten-year-old Percheron and is one of the sweetest horses you could ever find. He was used as a school horse a couple of years ago, and my job was to get him trained to be ridden again. Now, I'm a pretty experienced rider, but I'd never ridden a horse that needed to be trained again. I spent weeks getting to know him and doing lots of ground work with him.
By M-J8 years ago in Petlife
15 Problems Only Equestrians Understand
All sports have different things that make them difficult. That being said, most sports don't have "equipment" with a brain of their own... Horses are amazing animals but like us, they all have their quirks.
By Hanna Pno8 years ago in Petlife