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By Holli Smith
Horse happenings are pretty common here in the Cariboo but there are people out there who have never had the opportunity to experience the thrill of getting up close and personal with these marvelous creatures. And there are many more who have had the opportunity to explore only a bit of the diverse horse culture. Though horses no longer play a large role in meeting the day to day needs of our lives, the history that we share with them is long and intricate.
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E gets a little too friendly with S, and C likes to bully E. F loves everyone but tends to steal lunch from S and B. They all like to hang out together in low pressure settings but when a new element is added things heat up really fast and fights break out. Some big, some small. Regardless of the severity someone always ends up left out of the group.
(Cupid, Flurry and Flame demonstrate social hierarchy and pasture dynamics.)
Graze Anatomy
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By Holli Smith
Horses, in general, are mild-mannered creatures. Wild or feral equines spend the majority of each day grazing and roaming the land at a sedated pace, dozing in fits and starts. As prey animals, they are prone to short bursts of speed, and play--wildly running, bucking, kicking out--when the mood strikes them.
Mirror, mirror in the stall
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By Holli Smith
It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
After having one of ‘those’ days - awful where nothing went right, I went to visit with my good friends, the Horses, planning to get in at least one good ride on my paint mare, Cupid. She, along with the rest of my little herd, were excited when I pulled up, and came to the fence to greet me. As I trudged over, they nickered eagerly. What a relief. I needed someone to be happy to see me.
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