Horses

Horses are very social animals. In the wild they live in herds so they love company. They are great friends but you have to treat them well. You and your horse will need to gain each others trust to have a great friendship. You can form a bond by handling them frequently. Be gentle, compassionate but firm. You must spend time with your horse every day and let them smell your hand so they recognise your scent. Pat your horse, groom your horse and let them eat from your hand so that they get used to you and trust you. If you treat your horse gently it will respond to your commands.

There are different names for different genders of horses. A young female horse or pony under the age of four is called a filly and an older female horse or pony is called a mare. A young male horse or pony under the age of four is called a colt and an older male horse is called a gelding or a stallion if it is breeding.