Jesse Austin 
Some people have been so busy struggling to be the next Jeff Bezos that they forget about taking care of themselves 🙂 Or they may be in a job with a heavy workload and are bent towards just surviving the day’s work. With an immense workload comes tremendous pressure and anxiety. Many people face loneliness … Read more
You might think that college students are not lonely, given that friends surround them. On the contrary, when students transition from high school to college, they change cities, lose friends, and need time to get accustomed to their new surroundings. Coupled with the pressure from studies, all this can lead to them feeling overwhelmed. Studies … Read more
Pets are the kind of beings that complete a family. Having a pet is more like having a family member who always supports and loves you no matter what. Pets bring out the best in us and motivate us to do well every day. They cuddle, play and are always cheerful. This is perfect if … Read more
Dogs are often referred to as a ‘man’s best friend’ or something similar. The bond humans can build up with their dogs never ceases to amaze me. The downside to this is that dog owners tend to worry too much! This is a prime example. I have had some of my dog owner friends complaining … Read more
Children with disabilities value pets just as much as everyone else. The question a lot of people are wondering is ‘What is the best pet for my special needs child?’. Today, we hope to answer that very question! Often times, a child with a disability becomes more withdrawn from the world, and a pet can … Read more
We all crave affection, and it is even better if it comes from your furry little friend. Owning a pet comes with a myriad of perks as they help with : Mental health Anxiety Stress Relieve Serotonin levels Lower blood pressure Reduced risk of heart attack While all pets are equally worthy of getting your … Read more
Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim, cats gotta play with balls of yarn, dogs gotta howl at the moon. That’s the way it’s supposed to go, right? But wait — why do dogs howl at the moon, anyway? Is that even what they’re doing? The image (and sound!) of dogs howling at the moon is … Read more
Job opportunities are increasing in cities, meaning more people are drawn there in an attempt to create a better life for themselves. This leads to a lack of space, which implies each person has a much smaller area for living. Living in small houses or apartments might stop you from owning a pet because you … Read more
It’s no secret that both dogs and cats hear much better than us, and it isn’t hard to think of why. Dogs are descended from wolves that rely in part on their keen sense of hearing to track and hunt prey in a pack. Cats are descended from all manner of big cats that rely … Read more
From Odysseus’s faithful dog Argus in The Odyssey and the doggie-master duo of Launce and Crabbe in Shakespeare’s Two Gentlemen of Verona to writer-doggie duos such as Dorothy Parker writing her “Verse for a Certain Dog” and John Steinbeck going on Travels with Charley, dogs have left their pawprints throughout the pages of literature. Between their prestigious … Read more
Dogs often sleep for hours on end, and it’s easy to think they’re just taking a nap. Maybe they’re dreaming about chasing a squirrel, or stalking a cat. But the question we are asking today is ‘do dogs die in their sleep?’ and how can we tell that your beloved dog’s time on this earth … Read more
It’s no secret that rabbits make great pets, and they’re also excellent companions for other animals. However, many people aren’t aware of just how much rabbits sleep. So, we thought we’d help you out by exploring the sleeping habits of these cuddly little critters. So sit back, relax, and grab your favorite drink. Let’s go … Read more
There is a new trend in the air, have you heard of it? This latest pet related trend is to do with custom pet portraits. A lot of people love their pets more than many people they know and want to immortalize their furry fellow in print. It used to be simple, just take a … Read more
If you have ever tried to win a staring contest with your dog, you are probably aware that it is very difficult to come out victorious. Although you may not see it very often, your dog does blink, and for many of the same reasons you do. Your dog also has some tricks hidden up … Read more
The five major senses are the portal for living creatures into the world, and lacking in any sense radically changes lives. The same goes for dogs, which you likely connect with a strong sense of smell. While dogs are notoriously good smellers, the story with their eyes is a bit different. Your dog’s vision is … Read more
Death is a part of life as much as birth, although that does not make coping with your dog’s death any easier. A dog will often emit a smell in the days before it eventually passes away, although you might not notice it right away. Many dog owners describe this smell as being different rather … Read more
You’re cleaning your precious pup’s bed and you see a hair that appears to be somewhat thicker than the others. You pick it up and realize that it is actually one of your dog’s whiskers. Oh no! Now you’re left wondering, do whiskers grow back? The short answer is yes, they do grow back, but … Read more
Without a doubt, every dog in the world does tons of adorable things that endear them to their owners. Some behaviors, such as following their owners around the house, are easy to understand, but others are less obvious. One of these less obvious behaviors is when your dog sits behind you. Why do they do … Read more
When your puppy appears to emulate everything that you would expect from a whiny two-year-old, don’t worry; you are not alone. Just the same as baby humans, young dogs go through the same phases as us, only over a condensed time span. This “terrible twos” phase does not have to last long if you handle … Read more
Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, you are most likely familiar with the annoyances of finding hair all over your house. But which sheds more hair? Unfortunately, it’s not a simple answer 🙂 Both dogs and cats that have hair tend to shed, although a variety of factors affect how much … Read more
Cat owners appreciate that their pets are discerning and do not dole out affection on command (as do certain other domesticated animals). The sweetest moments for a cat owner are when their beloved shows them love by actually seeking them out for touch. Out of nowhere, they rub against your legs, arms, torso, and it … Read more
There are few things worse for a pet owner than a sick pup, and perhaps no more dreaded sound than that of a dog about to vomit. This is especially true when the horrible heaving sounds rouse you from a sound sleep. Not only does a dog’s woe tug at your heart strings, but your … Read more
One of the great challenges of owning different kinds of animals in your home or on your farm is the fact that they don’t always get along. That’s something we all intuitively know on some level (the phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” exists for a reason, after all), but just as we likely imagine … Read more
Brrrrrrrr! As the mercury outside drops, we crank the thermostat, dress in layers, and pile on blankets. But what about our furry friends? In the wintertime, cat owners might look lovingly at their pets and wonder if they are warm enough, especially given most cats’ resistance to any kind of kitty clothing.Let’s look at the … Read more
There’s nothing better than the love of a cat. When these independent creatures nuzzle up to you and purr contentedly, it can melt the coldest of hearts. Every cat owner wishes their cat could live forever, but all good things must come to an end. Average Lifespan of a Cat in the Wild Feral cats … Read more
Besides their adorable little toe beans, a cat’s whiskers are one of the cutest features on a cat. They’re also the most recognizable trait of a cat. You may have noticed your kitty shedding their whiskers. You find one around your apartment and consider sticking it back on their face, but it’s too late. The … Read more
Anyone who’s ever been owned by a cat or five has almost certainly found themselves unable to move because a cat has settled comfortably between their legs and has no intention of leaving that cozy little nest. Why do cats do this, and what can it mean? Should you let it happen? Read on to … Read more
If you have a cat, you know how eager it is to eat. Food time is an exciting time, and your cat is ready to dig into its food–but what if it doesn’t chew properly? Let’s take a closer look at why this strange phenomenon occurs and what you can do about it. Why Does … Read more
We have already written a whole article on whether cats attack rabbits, but today we are going to delve deeper into the topic of whether cats would actually eat a rabbit! Sounds gruesome, right!! Better to find out now if you own both a pet cat and rabbit 🙂 In July 2007, the Hare Today and the … Read more
“All the time I feel like a cat on a hot tin roof!” “Then jump off the roof, Maggie, jump off it.” Cats do land on their feet a lot due to their reflexes, but how and where they fall can have a huge impact on whether they get hurt or not. While most cats do “land on … Read more
There is nothing more natural than the bond between parents and children and the passage of one generation into the next. There’s a reason why the phrase “eating their young” is used to describe situations of true hopelessness and horror. Surely cats would be free of that infanticidal cannibalistic impulse, or so we would like … Read more
From loyal feline friends such as Claudine’s Franchette in Colette’s Claudine series and Hermione’s Crookshanks in Harry Potter to magical cats such as the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland and Behemoth in Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita, cats have left their paw prints all over the world of literature. Writers from Mark Twain to horrifyingly CGI-ed versions of Taylor Swift and Idris … Read more
Rabbits are prolific diggers, and nowhere is that more apparent than in a rabbit warren. We give a lot of credit to beavers as builders, forever chewing wood and carrying it along while using it to build their dams, but rabbits are no slouches, either. Rabbits in the wild can build big, complex warrens with … Read more
Does your rabbit “spin you right round…like a record player” or simply run circles around you? There are several reasons why that may be, and figuring out what your rabbit’s may be is important. Not only do you probably want to stop your rabbit from constantly being underfoot, but if it has a want or … Read more
There is no denying that rabbits are among the most popular pets in the world. An estimated three to seven million pet rabbits reside in homes across the US alone, with another million taking up residence in the UK. But why are rabbits so popular, and what makes them such a great pet in the … Read more
What a carefree world cats live in, full of fur and fluff and catnip and contentment, right? Well, that’s how we like to imagine our feline friends, at least. We like to think that cats and dogs live a simpler life, free from the kind of long-term grudges or simmering anger that is an often-ugly … Read more
Rabbits are pretty quiet animals. They don’t bark up a storm like dogs or meow, purr, and hiss like cats, and oftentimes don’t vocalize many sounds at all. That’s what can make it all the more disturbing when you do finally hear them make a sound and it’s a piercing high-pitched scream. But why would … Read more
The life of a rabbit in the wild is one of constant action and tension. They’re incredibly quick, but that’s because they have to be, as a single slip or moment of inaction can lead to them becoming lunch. To avoid that ignominious fate, they need every sensory advantage they can get; thankfully, they have … Read more
Rabbits can be remarkably fussy when it comes to their living quarters. In the wild, rabbits face a constant string of uncertainty and predation from everything from foxes to falcons and so much more. Out in the fields, rabbits constantly have to be on the lookout for danger, whereas once they return home, they are … Read more
A red-eyed rabbit is a sight to behold. We typically associate red eyes with predators or even demonic creatures of yore, so what on Earth are they doing adorning the face of your adorable little rabbit? There are actually several reasons why a rabbit may have red eyes, none of which have to do with … Read more
Few features loom larger in a rabbit’s life than their teeth. Rabbits spend much of their life grazing and noshing, which makes it essential that they make sure their teeth are in good shape. That, in turn, is part of the reason you can often find them chewing various things, to keep their teeth strong … Read more
Few things are more characteristic of rabbit behavior than their noses twitching away. On the one hand, it’s adorable, and not just because it makes them look as if they’re ready to cast a spell on Bewitched. Rabbits can seem to be little furry balls of activity and that nose twitching is no exception. On … Read more
One of the most important things to remember about animals is that they experience the world differently from us. That’s part of what makes studying or living with animals such a unique and potentially rewarding experience, but it can also make you wonder about how different their experiences really are. Case in point, the way … Read more
Rabbits will chew on or through just about anything when given the chance, the more abundant, the better. That’s especially true when it comes to cardboard and paper, both of which are favorites of rabbits, which naturally begs the question – why? And just as importantly, should you care? On the one hand, rabbits love … Read more
Few things cause more anxiety than weight. “Fat” and “thin” are in one sense relative concepts but, taken to the extremes of anorexia, obesity, malnutrition, or hedonism can cause real medical problems. That’s true for humans, and it’s also true of rabbits as well. Even if you don’t have to worry about anyone “fat-shaming” your … Read more
We all know that rabbits have a thing for growing and proclivity when it comes to breeding, and those two things are not entirely unconnected. Rabbits in the wild need to procreate quickly and grow fast to offset just how many of them may wind up as dinner for predators. Hopefully, your pet rabbit lives … Read more
Let’s be honest; nobody wants to think about their little adorable rabbit leaving “presents” behind for you. We like to think of rabbits as cute cuddly creatures, but don’t let that fool you. Rabbits can urinate and defecate with the rapidity and proclivity you’d probably expect of a larger animal than this little ball of … Read more
If you’ve seen Bambi, you’ll remember the cuddly cast of characters that accompany the titular deer throughout the animated coming-of-age tale. Perhaps most memorable of all is a rabbit who excitedly beats his foot upon the ground, informing Bambi, “That’s why they call me Thumper!” And so it is – but why do rabbits like … Read more
Anyone who’s ever seen, let alone owned a rabbit knows that it’s a furry little feeding machine. Put food in front of a rabbit and chances are it’s bound to eat it, especially if it’s one of the foods that make up a staple in a typical rabbit diet. Even if it isn’t something that … Read more
Few things are more universal than the need to sleep. Big or small, be they hyperactive youngsters or exhausted parents, creatures across the Animal Kingdom need to catch some Z’s and rest up for the day (or night) ahead. Rabbits are no different in this regard. In some respects, rabbits’ need for sleep is quite … Read more
You love your dog, but that doesn’t mean that you always love what they do when it comes to depositing little “presents” around your home. Even if your dog is well-trained, however, and goes to the bathroom when and where they’re supposed to, you might still notice that they have a tendency to go right … Read more
Whether you were the type of kid who was fascinated by anatomy in Biology class and whether the very idea of dissection makes you squeamish, there’s no denying that rabbits have interesting bodies. From their long ears to their twitching noses, how adorable they look when waddling along to their incredible speed while hopping full … Read more
Maybe it happened after you left your dog behind as you took a family vacation elsewhere for a few days, thinking some food and treats would be enough to tide them over. Maybe it happened after a long night of your dog barking at another dog or car or anything else which happened to bother … Read more
If anything can rival the joy dog owners feel when taking a walk with their dog, it’s the joy of the dogs themselves as they trot, sniff, bark, and bound to and from, exploring the world around them. For most of us, the experience of taking your dog for a walk involves trailing behind and … Read more
Every dog owner knows one of the most important parts of their care regimen for their four-legged friends comes at bath time. Whether this is a period of soapy bubbly fun or a battle to get your dog to stand still for two seconds so you can wash them will naturally vary from dog to … Read more
Although cats can breathe through their mouths, it is not normal for them to do so. Cats are meant to take long, slow breaths through their noses and they don’t breathe through their mouths unless something is wrong. Sometimes cats appear to be breathing through their mouths but they are actually engaging in instinctive cat … Read more
Few things match the oddity and awkwardness factor of having your dog sleep between your legs. We all love snuggling with our four-legged friends, and some people like sharing their bed with their dogs to feel closer to them. That said, there is such a thing as “too close,” and your dog resting right between … Read more
If you have ever seen a cat playing with a bug, you might wonder if it will eat it. Cats are hunters by nature and this instinct comes out when they play with their toys or other animals, or when they see a bug in the house. The answer is that cats do eat bugs … Read more
From Argus waiting for Odysseus to return in Homer’s Odyssey to Seymour waiting in vain for Fry to return in the classic Futurama tearjerker “Jurassic Bark,” dogs’ loyalty is and always has been a huge part of why they’re Man’s Best Friend. No matter what other things may be going on in your life, your … Read more
What would a dog or cat be without their tail? It is hard to imagine a dog without it being able to wag its tail in excitement or a cat without it showing off its tail as it dominates your home. Of course, it’s more than just cats and dogs – from Lions, Panthers, and … Read more
You may have a domestic cat living in your home, but you should know that even pet cats are highly skilled predators. They have keen hunting instincts, and this is an instinct that they can use. Even the most docile of indoor cats has hunting instincts. When your cat sees prey, its instincts kick in. … Read more
Few things drive dog owners barking mad faster than dogs barking incessantly – but if you think there’s a single reason for that which can be easily “fixed,” well, you’re barking up the wrong tree! The fact is dogs bark for myriad reasons, and stopping them from doing so – if that’s even feasible or … Read more
Cats are very mysterious creatures, and their seemingly indifferent behavior leads people to wonder, “Do cats forget their owners?” Although cats have been domesticated for thousands of years, they have retained many of the instincts of their ancestors. They have learned to be more sociable with other cats and to live with people happily, but … Read more
Calculating weight is always a tricky concept, and that’s especially true for bats. For one thing, for as tiny as they can be, bats come in all sizes, big and small, slim and not so slim. Megabats and microbats are wildly different in size, in part because they have quite different diets, so the idea … Read more
People often wonder if cats burp. Humans burp, and it is a natural way of relieving air that is trapped in your upper digestive trap. Although it makes sense to wonder if cats burp, it is actually quite rare. Although people are sure that they have heard their cats burp, it is not common and … Read more
If your cat lives indoors, you may wonder if it is getting enough sunlight. You probably have noticed that your cat will stretch out and sleep in the sun by the window, which indicates that they enjoy the sunlight, but do they need it? The truth is that cats do not require sunlight because they … Read more
The idea of going for days, weeks, or even months without food is a nightmare for humans, but for bats it’s just part of their yearly routine. Like other animals that hibernate for part of the year, they spend part of the year sleeping away without doing much of anything so as to conserve energy. … Read more
Everyone learns about “the birds and the bees” sooner or later, and that includes bats. With our global population surging past seven billion, we’ve more than followed Benedick’s comic declaration from Much Ado About Nothing, “The world must be peopled!” Likewise, come mating season, bats around the world of every kind decide that “The world … Read more
Bats may be an exciting sight to behold in the wild, but in person they are an absolute nuisance. Even if you are the most ardent fan of bats, unless you want to be driven batty you need to be able to drive them out of your home. There are many reasons for this, not … Read more
Bats are by far one of the most common kinds of mammals across the planet, with more than 1,300 different kinds of them stretching over six continents. Why, then, are so many of them considered to be endangered, and who is to blame for that? The latter to both of those questions, in various forms, … Read more
The question of bat habitats is enough to drive one, well, batty, in no small part because there isn’t one answer that can possibly encompass the breadth of living conditions in which bats big and small are found around the world. Many of them spend their time in caves of all kinds. You may even … Read more
Even in an age where you can fly from LA to London in comfort, private planes are readily available, and we’ve gone beyond the Wild Blue Yonder and lifted off into the Final Frontier, the question of flight remains as elusive and alluring as ever. Since at least Leonardo da Vinci’s design for an Air … Read more
Bats are one of those animals which people tend to mythologize more than they actually understand. Over the centuries, we have developed an image of bats as blood-sucking terrifying creatures of the night, when most are simply cute little fuzzballs which won’t bother you as long as you don’t bother them. Count Dracula these bats … Read more
To sleep or not to sleep, that is the question when it comes to bats. Or is it? Not quite. There is another option available to bats, and that’s to migrate. However, even condensing things down into those quick and easy options doesn’t quite cover it, because it’s rarely an either/or situation. In fact, bats … Read more
From Joyce’s Ulysses to the Beatles’ “A Day in the Life,” Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles to Boyhood, the past century has brought us great art and greater attention to the potential of our everyday routines, and bats are no different. They too are locked into a life of routine, and while … Read more
Bats walk a fine line between seeming like cute and cuddly petite pets and dark creatures of the night. On the one hand, there’s no denying bats look like adorable little fuzzballs. On the other hand, we all know that bats feed on some pretty unsavory things. Even setting aside the old idea that bats … Read more
Dogs may be billed as being “Man’s Best Friend,” but if there’s any animal that can give them a run for their money there, it’s horses. For thousands of years, they have been our companions in war and peace, in high society and heavy work and everything in between. Whether you’re someone who lives life … Read more
Bats have something of a bad rap when it comes to humans. The first thing many people think of when they think of a bat is a blood-sucking creature of the night linked to vampire legends – and being connected with Count Dracula isn’t exactly the nicest of associations. Dig a bit deeper into bats’ … Read more
Think of everything that makes a great pet. There are many great animals out there, of course, and plenty of different tastes when it comes to what people want in a pet, but you can still probably think of a few things that most have in common – and practically none of them align with … Read more
One of the most important steps for any pet owner is making sure that you are buying the right kind of food for them. Every animal has its own special nutrition needs and diets, and you need to get them right to ensure that they live the happiest, healthiest life possible. This is especially true … Read more
Maybe you’ve always had a love of vampires from Carmilla and Nosferatu to Dracula – maybe even a certain sparkly Robert Pattinson-looking one. Maybe you’re a huge Batman fan and dream of having a Batcave of your own. Maybe you simply live for the night and would love a pet who shares your same bewitching … Read more
Bats aren’t exactly the most conventional of pets, which makes them perfect for unconventional pet people. Sure, other people might choose to go with a cat or dog, conventional pets, but you’ve chosen to take a true creature of darkness under your wing! If you are still thinking about a pet bat, why not read … Read more
One of the trickiest balances that the equestrian world has always had to tackle is the issue of size, weight, mounts, and horses. No one should ever fat-shame someone or assume that “horse riding isn’t for them” based on their size. On the contrary – equestrians come in all shapes and sizes, and as do … Read more
You know the old adage that you have to “get back on the horse” if you’ve fallen or been thrown by it (or by life), but what about getting on the horse for the first time? “Getting back on the horse” has become a fine metaphor for overcoming the obstacles and stumbles that characterize life, … Read more
Keeping any animal is no small feat or piece of responsibility, and that’s especially true of horses. For as much as we love them, let’s be clear – properly keeping and caring for a horse is a massive responsibility, and it isn’t for everyone. If you really love horses, you don’t want them to have … Read more
The question of how to look after a horse can feel like a daunting one. Of course, appointing yourself responsible for any living creature is an arduous task, but there is no denying that horses in particular require a lot of care. They eat a lot and have specific dietary requirements, require regular exercise, have … Read more
Horses may look light and graceful, but don’t be fooled – they’re carrying around hundreds of pounds’ worth of heft with them. Of course, part of what makes a horse appear so graceful is the fact that they don’t appear to be a portly paunchy horse a la Sancho Panza (or his short fat horse, … Read more
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a trained horse lover, in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a horse. That Pride and Prejudice-inspired riff seems altogether fitting here given that horses not only fit her world of gentlemen and ladies but can also at first seem affordable only to them … Read more
Horses, like people, have different personalities and preferences when it comes to physicality. Some love physical connection, others are shyer about it, and still more blanch at the first sign of someone trying to touch them. As with people, therefore, it’s impossible to give a One Size Fits All answer to the question “Do horses … Read more
It’s fair to say that there are few things that bring us all together quite like a need for and love of a good night’s sleep. No matter who you are or whatever else you might believe, we all need to drift off to Dreamland sometime – and that includes the ducks you might want … Read more
If you’ve decided to keep a duck as a pet, you already know that there are plenty of things you have to prepare that might prove to be just a bit difficult. After all, it’s all fun and games with an adorable feathery ball of fluff until the duck starts quacking up a storm or … Read more
From knights and cowboys to Regency gentlemen and ladies to trick riders and trail lovers, equestrians of all kinds know that horses are something special. Horses are fantastic companions, and the bond between mount and steed is strong indeed. But what is it really like to have a horse as a pet? Maybe you’ve always … Read more
Ducks are one of the great staples of farm life and domestic pets, and that’s especially true of certain breeds. It’s a huge mistake to think that all duck breeds are the same because the temperaments behind these different breeds are quite varied. “The Threatened Swan” is a favorite painting at the Rijksmuseum, but bad-tempered … Read more
One of the big questions anyone has to ask themselves before they get a pet is if they can stand the sound, ducks included. Sure, you may think that you’re ready to feed and shelter a pet and do all the other things that come with raising a duck – but are you ready to … Read more
From falcons and eagles to doves and, yes, turkeys (at least according to Benjamin Franklin in 1776), we like to imagine birds as symbols of freedom. The most obvious reason for this is that we are stuck trudging and tramping across the ground while with a flap of their wings birds can go skyward. Eagles … Read more
Ducks are absolutely adorable and dogs are Man’s Best Friend, so it seems only natural that pet-loving people would eventually want to bring the two together. But is that such a great idea? After all, while you may have images of adorable ducky and doggy friends playing together, dogs are carnivores, after all, and might … Read more
One of the most exciting aspects of pet ownership is being able to choose the right breed for you. There’s something exciting about being able to choose between the enormous difference between golden retrievers, Labradors, shih-tzus, and Scottish terriers, and Great Danes, and a ton of other types of dogs, or tabbies, Siamese, Persians, Abyssinians, … Read more
Is there anything more adorable than a pet duckling? Who wouldn’t want to own a little ball of feathered fluff? Even when ducks grow out of their adorable duckling phase, they can be surprisingly characterful, with each possessing a distinct personality. What better way to commemorate those personalities than with a great duck pet name? … Read more
Maybe you’re drawn to the majesty of a flock of ducks flying together in a perfect V formation. Maybe it’s the utter cuteness factor of baby ducks that makes them irresistible for you. Maybe you just think they’d make great pets. Whatever the case, you’re looking to adopt some ducks of your own, which prompts … Read more
One of the great things about owning a duck is watching them eat. There’s just absolutely no way it isn’t adorable or hilarious or both every time! Feeding ducks can be surprisingly soothing, and feeding ducklings can be a great activity for young kids to get them interested in animals and nature. Of course, that … Read more
There is no denying that ducks can be an adorable pet to have – but that begs the question of how and where to house them. Even if you love nature, you can’t just stick a few ducks and ducklings in your yard and let them roam free, lest they fly away or, worse, are … Read more
If you’re at all serious about riding, you probably know about the benefits of equine massage therapy for your horse. Equine massage is ideal for keeping fit horses supple, increasing range of motion and helping injured horses rehab faster. It can also release endorphins that improve the mood of a horse, encourage circulation to speed … Read more
From Daffy to Donald to Anaheim’s hockey team, ducks fly high in the popular imagination. Between their everyday status and the fact they’re both common and cute, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that domestic ducks are a popular choice for pets and farm animals as well. The right duck can be a great pet … Read more
Here is our list of 50 amazing and inspiring quotes that will challenge your thinking on horse training and horse behaviour forever 🙂 There is just as much horse sense as ever, but the horses have most of it. Anonymous A horse is the most honest creature in the world – if she’s doing something … Read more
At its finest, rider and horse are joined not by tack, but by trust. Each is totally reliant upon the other. Each is the selfless guardian of the other’s very well-being. Anonymous The horse you get off is not the same as the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to … Read more
When it comes to horse riding, sometimes a lack of confidence in ourselves can be harder to overcome than our fear of falling. Gaining back this confidence can take time and patience, but when you think of the exhilaration and sense of freedom riding gives us, it is well worth the effort. Why do we … Read more
Buying a horse for yourself or a member of your family is a huge decision. Although the purchase price is the smallest expense associated with owning a horse, it can still be significant. More than that, the right horse can be a dream and the wrong horse a nightmare. There are a number of ways … Read more
