Blog - Horse n Hay

How Do Horses Communicate? Understanding Their Sounds and Vocalizations

Identify horse vocalizations: neighs, nickers, snorts, and combine with body language to gauge mood, safety, care.

Why horses eat dirt, soil, and tree bark; signs, causes (nutrition, dental, parasites), assessment, and prevention tips.

Why horses chew inappropriate items; signs, prevention, training, enrichment, safe alternatives, and practical care steps.

How horses sleep: lying-down vs. standing rest, REM markers, durations, safety tips, signs of sleep issues, and care guidance.

A practical guide to horse gait, balance, footwork, terrain handling, and progressive obstacle navigation for safer riding.

How horses perceive color, how vision works, lighting effects, cues for training, and gear tips for safer, effective care.

How smart are horses? Compare horse intelligence with dogs and humans; cognition, memory, training tips, and care implications.

Why horses wear masks, fly veils, and blinders: protection from insects, sun, and debris; fit, care, safety; when to use each.

Step-by-step prep, dosing, technique, injection sites, gear, safety, aftercare, and monitoring for safe horse injections.

Best non-horse companions for horses: dogs, goats, llamas; compare temperament, care, introductions, safety, and costs.