When sizing fly boots, height and width are the two measurements to note. For the height, measure from below your horse’s knee down to the pastern. For the width, measure the circumference of your horse’s cannon bone. How do you measure horse legs for fly boots? To measure your horse Read more…
Your horse sweats to cool himself in hot weather and during exercise or periods of stress, such as a trailer ride. It’s the evaporation of sweat, not its presence on the skin, that actually cools the horse. How do I stop my horse from sweating when traveling? It is advised Read more…
Some ranchers still use horses to complete tasks like herding cows, but as The Seattle Times explains, quads are gradually pushing horses out. Some ranchers use both ATVs and horses. Why do cowboys need a horse? The traditional means of transport for the cowboy, even in the modern era, is Read more…
DIRECTIONS FOR USE This product should be fed top-dressed on grain or mixed with the horse’s total ration to provide 6.8 mg of diflubenzuron per 100 lbs. of body weight. For an occasional finicky eater that does not accept new feeds readily, mix this product with sweet feed or grain Read more…
Treating a Horse Fly Bite In most instance, the area will heal within three days. If it takes longer, it is important to seek the help of a doctor to ensure that no infection has set in or to treat the infection that may have developed. How long does a Read more…
Like the legendary monster that they’re named after, these small mammals drink the blood of other animals for survival. They feed on cows, pigs, horses, and birds. Found in Mexico and Central and South America, vampire bats even occasionally bite humans for blood. (But it’s very rare!) Do bats drink Read more…
You need to keep your horse tied up until she no longer paws. Can you leave a horse tied up all night? Although your horse can be safely left alone overnight, you should never leave your horse unattended for longer than 10 hours. At what height should a horse be Read more…
A halter is used to lead and tie up an animal. It is used on many different types of livestock. Halters are most closely associated with Equidae such as horses, donkeys, and mules. However, they are also used on farm animals such as cattle and goats and other working animals Read more…
Lassoing them by their feet, the cowboys would place clogs on the front legs of the animals to prevent their running away until they grew accustomed of their new master. How does a cowboy catch a horse? This is sometimes referred to as a “Cowboy Speeding Ticket.” The rider must Read more…
You can wear anything you want. Just be comfortable and remember that going to the races is about having fun while looking your best. Also, I’ll let you in on a secret. The ladies aren’t the only ones who get hats. Do you wear hats to horse races? A common Read more…