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Desensitising Lily

If you have already desensitised your horse with the saddle pad, the next logical step in the progression would be to move on to the rope. It is important that your horse is not afraid of a rope. Read the rest of this entry »

How horses see the world

Much same way cats can see in the dark, horses too see the world in a very different way compared to humans. This is a very important point to remember if you are a horse owner or trainer. Simply having this knowledge alone would help you to avoid many unnecessary incidents and aid you in better training and handling of your horse. Nonetheless, apart from knowing that we have differences in our sights, it is good to go a little more in depth and find out exactly how our vision differs from our horses’. Read the rest of this entry »

Lily getting used to a stockwhip

An important thing that all trainers should note is that horses must constantly be kept untied, even while they are being led on and haltered. This practice ensures that your horse knows that it can always have the option of leaving if things get too scary for him. Your horse must follow you and trust you to feel safe. Although this might not happen in reality, such a psychological assurance is always good for your horse. Do not tie your horse up while introducing him to things that might frighten him. Read the rest of this entry »

Desensitising Lily

Regardless of the age of your horse, it is always important to get him desensitised. Although this might be far more difficult with older horses that have already cultivated hard to break habits and instincts, it is vital that he becomes accomplished to ensure the safety of any rider. Read the rest of this entry »

Dogs' vision is different than ours

We often assume that everyone else sees things the way we do. However, simple differences in perceptions, mindsets and emotions can cause people to see things from entirely different ways. Now imagine a world through the eyes of your pet dog. The vast difference in height, senses and thought processes would make them see things vastly differently from us, wouldn’t it? Read the rest of this entry »

Many people would love to keep pigs as pets due to their adorable nature and overall friendliness. As such, pigs as pets have experienced random surges of popularity in the past. However, fully grown pigs can get quite large and difficult to care for which always keeps the trend from spreading. A recent development though, has seen the breeding of new miniature pigs, or “teacup pigs”.

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Baby goats

Baby goats – or kids – need to be taken care of especially the first few days since their birth. Special, tender and loving care are needed to raise your goats well, healthy and strong. This articles gives you some tips on how to handle the first moments of a baby goat’s life. Read the rest of this entry »

Orphan baby koala

These photos of orphan baby koalas arrived in my email today. They are too beautiful to not to share. I don’t know the story of these babies but obviously they made it.The joeys must have lost their mother and have been raised by a carer at a zoo, here in Australia. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most popular pets in many countries these days is the cat. Many households keep these lovable animals for the sake of companionship and fun. However, like all other animals, cats can fall sick and it is your duty as a responsible pet owner to know how to handle such situations. Cats might get hit by many different types of illnesses but feline diabetes is one which we should watch out for. Although it can be treated by a vet, make it a point not to take this serious disease too lightly.

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Are dogs capable of extra sensory perception?

I found more stories to add to the first post on extra sensory perception in dogs, or ESP, and I would like to share them with you. There are many stories about the existence and display of ESP in dogs. Below are just some of the more popular ones. Read the rest of this entry »