Always wear sensible footwear around horses. Remember that jewellery (especially earrings, rings and necklaces) can get caught and could cause injury. What should you not wear around a horse? Wearing Baggy Clothes Flowing scarves, baggy pants, bulky sweaters with loose waists, and other sloppy or loose clothing can get caught Read more…
“Some mares do exhibit ovarian pain and may actually colic as a result.” For these reasons and others, it’s natural for a concerned owner to turn to the offerings of modern medicine in search of a remedy to ease the ill effects of estrus. Do female horses get cramps? Summary. Read more…
Most horses are strong enough to pack or pull heavy loads. Their strength is part of their makeup. Horses have evolved by natural selection to have thick muscles, a large heart and powerful lungs. Yet over the centuries, people have also bred some groups of horses to be even stronger. Read more…
A Close Look at the Horse-Human Relationship Many animal rights activists, such as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), have announced arguments against the use of horses for any and all riding purposes. What does PETA say about horseback riding? As humans, we have a fundamental responsibility to Read more…
Jodhpurs. Jodhpurs, or ‘jods’ as they are often called, are full length ‘riding trousers’, made from a comfortable stretchy fabric. They are designed to be worn with short jodhpur or paddock boots and are often too bulky around the ankle to be comfortably worn with long riding boots. Browse our Read more…
Confident Beginner – A confident beginner has the knowledge of an advanced beginner, but will also be able to handle a horse that may not be overly willing to do as asked. Sometimes an older horse that is well broken may still balk at leaving the barn or be a Read more…
Do Horses Eat Sugar Cubes? Sugar cubes are mainly used to sweeten our drinks, however, many horse owners feed them to their horses as treats! Although they are not the healthiest horse treat available, many horses love them. Is it okay to feed horses sugar cubes? Sugar cubes: Perhaps the Read more…
Rule 53 states that equestrians should keep both hands on the reins, unless when signalling, so they should not be using mobile phones while riding, unless in an emergency. Can you use a phone while on a horse? Apart from emergencies, it is not recommended to hold, look at, or Read more…
Expert-Verified Answer “Yes, I do love horses because of the following reasons; They are extremely loyal to their master or owner similar to a dog. It is easy to persuade them with the help of food and bend them as per your own will. They are always pleased to see Read more…
Hosing a horse down before and during rides is also a good idea; the more cooling he gets from the evaporative effects of the fresh water, the less sweat he needs to produce. What temperature is too hot for a horse outside? Avoid riding your horse when the combined air Read more…