Horse Behavior

A cow puncher is basically the same as a cowboy, a person that works with cattle. Before the 20th century the cowboy's job was herding, feeding, branding of cattle usually on a ranch or farm.

Horses are grazers. They spend the majority of their lives grazing (eating grass). They will spend 3 to 4 hours dozing and sleeping. Wild horses travel over large areas always looking for new places where the grass is as yet uneaten. This is why domestic horses always do better fed several times a day instead of just one. Wild horses know where to find water sources and will remember where the water is even if they wander far from it. Domestic horses will drink 30-50 gallons of water in hot weather.

A broodmare is a mare used for producing foals. Broodmares should be the 'best of the best' in their breed. They should have very correct conformation, good temperaments, and proven performance ability before they are allowed / approved for breeding.

It means being in a dangerous situation where you are not certain if you are going to fail or not -the mental image is of a circus high-wire act.

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Horses, being herd animals, establish a heirarchy similar to that of pack animals (wolves, dogs, etc.). In wild herds, there will be an Alpha male, there will be Gamma males and females, and there will be an Omega male. Horses are not monogamous, so the roles of Alpha and Omega females are typically not filled.

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Horses establish a pecking order within the herd and there is constant movement from the lower ranking horses trying to take higher positions in the herd. A typical herd will consist of the following:

A band stallion: A band stallion or lead stallion is the only male with breeding rights to the mares. It is his job to protect the mares and foals from predators and bachelor stallions.

A Lead or Boss mare: The boss mare is the dominant mare in the herd and she determines when and where the herd goes, where they eat and drink, and who ranks where in the herd.

Mares and foals: The rest of the herd is made up of other mares and their foals, they will rank from second in charge to lowest rank mare. The lowest ranking mare is often the last to eat or drink and the most likely to be picked on by higher ranking mares. The foals rank is tied into their mothers rank, and they can only progress upward or downward once they are old enough to battle for position in the herd.

Young colts, usually about a year or two old will be kicked out by the band stallion and must form bachelor herds until they are old enough to fight for a herd of their own.

Young fillies, from the time they come into their first heat are often stolen from the band by bachelors or another band stallion, this prevents in-breeding with their fathers.

Some herds will have what is called a lieutenant stallion, this can be an old band stallion that was not kicked out or a secondary band stallion with no breeding rights. Lieutenant stallions typically serve as a second pair of eyes to watch out for predators and rouge stallions.

All draft breeds tend to be very gentle and kind, but it really varies from individual horse to horse. If you want a gentle draft horse, get a middle-aged (mid to late teens) gelding, as they are usually more calm than mares or young stallions/geldings

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To start with, a mare will not act differently. Your only signs will be when she doesn't come in heat at her normal time. Then, about 6 months along (give or takea bit), the mare should start to show. About then, or maybe more like 8 or 9, sometimes not until the 11 month, they may start to show resistance when you are riding. After all, but then, they are carrying about 100pounds or more of foal, and then with you and the tack on them, it can accumulate into some heavy pressure.

Then, within a week or two before birth is when the mare really starts acting different. a usually very social horse may become standoffish, away from the other horses and/or people. Or, a usually standoffish horse may start hanging out with other horses and/or people. Their eating habits may change and they may develop some vices, like biting and offering to kick. While this is normal, it should not be tolerated.

if you suspect your horse to be pregnant, call a vet as soon as possible. There are many changes you need to make when taking care of a pregnant horse. A horse could show no changes when they are pregnant until they are in labor. When in labor the horse will pace around, breath heavy, etc. If your horse is acting like this weather they are pregnant or not, you should call a vet.

When a person loses someone to death be it a loved one or a close friend then they go into a grieving process. It's the brains way of coping with it all. First comes sadness, unbelieving (as if you could just phone up that person or go visit them and they'd still be there) then anger, blaming them or yourself, perhaps crying and then the healing starts. Some people will grieve for a couple of weeks, two months, a year or more. It depends on the individual. People who have some type of religion will still grieve, but many will draw strength from their religion and realize the person is in a better place. A person that I know off this board (I consider him a friend) that I learned a good lesson from said the last thing a person wants to hear (I am not exactly quoting him) is "they are in a better place", "they are with angels" or "they are an angel." THIS DOES NOT TAKE THE PAIN AWAY! Still, in time, with faith it does help and people with religion seem to go on with their lives quicker and remember their loved one with the fond memories they had together There is really no way I can ease your pain and you have to go down that road of grief on your own and perhaps in time you can talk more openly about it.

No, not that I have ever heard. Autism is a human condition.

Adolescents may display behavior patterns such as seeking independence, testing boundaries, experiencing mood swings, and engaging in risk-taking behaviors. These patterns are often a reflection of their cognitive, emotional, and social development during this stage of life. Providing support, setting clear expectations, and fostering open communication can help adolescents navigate these behaviors.

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A herd is what makes a horse feel safe and is how the species has survived all this time. They also need 4 good solid limbs and a place to run away from possible danger (so a horse won't feel safe in a stall where it is isolated and cannot run, until he learns he is OK, but it can be very stressful for the horse and can cause fatal ulcers until he does learn.)

Yes, it will actually dose standing on three legs. But for real REM sleep, they lay down in recumbancy or out on their sides.

Gymkhana is games on horseback. These games vary greatly and test a horse or pony's agility, manners, bravery, and speed. Games may be designed for one or more riders and are usually fun and laid-back.

Digging holes in the stall is typically a sign of stress and boredom, this behavior can carry on once the horse is outside as it has become ingrained in her behavior. The fact that she continues to do it outside suggests an underlying health problem, most likely ulcers. You need to have a equine veterinarian come out and run a endoscope down into her stomach to check for ulcers. If ulcers are present then you'll need to treat them.

Another possibility is lack of 'chew time' which is something horses need and will become stressed without it. Try to keep hay available to your horse at all times and limit grain meals to 3 pounds or less per meal. This will provide much needed chew time and help alleviate stress.

If the horse is alone this could also be another stress trigger, see about getting her a companion, a goat, pony, mini horse,donkey, or another full sized horse for companionship. If this is not possible then try hanging a shatter proof mirror in her stall. Horses will see another horse in the mirror and feel at ease, though this does not work with all horses.

Training, which is better than any device you can strap to your horse.

As fast as the horse can run.

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Adrenaline. There is no special name for this hormone for every animal it pertains to. Adrenaline is adrenaline, no matter if we're talking about humans, horses, dogs, cattle, deer, etc.

Each gait has it's own rhythm. The walk is a four-beat stride, trot is a two-beat, and canter is a three beat. At the walk you should hear the steady one-two-three-four clop of his hooves. A nice four-beat walk is ideal, with a relaxed head, free swinging shoulder, relaxed tail and engaged hindquarters with the hocks well underneath the body and the distinctive 'tracking up' as he walks.

Most likely it's to remove the scent that would attract a predator like a wolf or cougar to that injured horse.