Posts tagged: horses
Learning to Love Horses | One Trainer’s Journey Away From Riding
One of the most iconic and time-honored human-animal relationships is that of horse and rider. From the noble steeds of battle to a little girl’s first pony, the bond people…
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Carriage Horse Controversy: Tradition or Cruelty?
Think of the perfect night of romance. Dinner at an expensive restaurant, maybe a moonlit walk, or even better, a horse drawn carriage ride under the stars. You feel the…
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Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave
Horse racing is all about the thrill. It’s about the speed, the rush, the adrenaline, the challenge, the sound of hooves pounding the track, the sight of extreme physical exertion,…
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Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit
There’s a saying that “a harsh bit in good hands can be mild, and a mild bit is only as harsh as the hands controlling it.” Is it truly a matter of…
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Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
Updated Note: For insight from an insider, I highly recommend watching this interview with Ren Hurst, who rode, trained and traded horses. It’s part of the horse ethics series. What’s the…
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