Tail pulls to the side are good balancing exercises. They stimulate the pelvic stabilizer muscles and engage the core. Start by standing to one side of the hindquarters of the horse. Grab the entire tail below the tail bone and slowly begin to pull toward yourself. Is it OK to Read more…
Hobble training a horse is a form of “sacking out” and desensitizing a horse to accept restraints on its legs. This helps a horse accept pressure on its legs in case it ever becomes entangled in barbed wire or fencing. What is the purpose of hobble training a horse? Hobbles—connected Read more…
No. You can not teach a horse to dance in that specific manner, without abuse. The horses are extremely tense and under extreme physical pressure in their training. It’s really abusive, harsh training and the animals are very upset and frightened. Is it cruel to teach horse to dance? But Read more…
Arabians. Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. What horses run with their tails up? A raised tail is often a sign of high excitement or just feeling great. Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high Read more…
The tail is used by the horse and other equidae to keep away biting insects, and the position and movement of the tail may provide clues to the animal’s physical or emotional state. Is horsetail harmful to horses? Brackenfern and horsetail are toxic when horses eat it fresh (in pasture) Read more…
A twitch is not intended to replace proper pain management of the horse. It is not intended for use on any other part of the body of the horse other than the upper lip. It may cause permanent damage and behavioral issues if it is used–even correctly–such as a head-shy Read more…
Always use a properly fitted halter and a strong shank when tying a horse. Never tie with bridle reins or a rope attached to the bridle. Baling twine, string, and leather will break under pressure and should not be used. What do you tie a horse with? Horses are commonly Read more…
Tying a horse, sometimes called racking-up, means securing a horse to a fixed object by means of a halter and lead rope. This may be done to restrict the horse’s movement for grooming, tacking up or simply to stop the horse from wandering around. What does hard tying a horse Read more…
Initially, a horse pulls back because he doesn’t feel safe with his feet restricted and doesn’t know how to “give” to the halter to find the release. If he breaks whatever he’s tied to and finds he can gain freedom and the comfort of safety, pulling back can become a Read more…
Unclipped horses are unlikely to need rugging until the temperature creeps towards freezing. Provide constant access to forage- horses are hind gut digesters and this process generates heat which a horse can use to keep itself warm (effectively a personal radiator). At what temperature does a horse need a rug? Read more…