On both male and female horses, their belly button is three to four inches in front of their genitalia. Valentine has an “outy/outie”, making it much easier to see, while Moonshine has an “inny/innie”. Do horses have a navel? Though our pets probably spend less time gazing at it than Read more…
Instead, feed treats on the ground or in a bucket. You can even do a scavenger hunt with your horse: Place treats around the field or paddock and then take your horse searching for the treats. This will stop the horse from pushing on you for treats, make him curious, Read more…
What do we mean by ‘backing your horse’? Well, at a top level it means to teach a horse to wear a saddle and bridle, and to carry someone on their back. When Should a horse be backed? Most horses, especially sports horses, should be backed by the age of Read more…
This term is usually used to describe a horse that does not work willingly forward from the rider’s leg. What does forward thinking horse mean? It is up to the rider to develop a horse’s willingness and understanding. Rider’s must teach their horses that the driving aids mean “forward.” That Read more…
Most adult full-size horses’ height is in a range from 14.2 to 16.2 hands. Even though most riders consider 15 to 15.2 hands high medium-sized horses the most comfortable, novices find the smaller horse a better option for ride learning. Is a 15hh horse small? Light riding horses are typically Read more…
To achieve an effective ‘long and low’ way of going trainer Andrew Day recommends using circles to establish a balanced way of going, riding the horse gently forwards until he puts effort into his haunches and enters into a reactive dialogue with the contact through pressure and release from the Read more…
Lesson length for traditional/able bodied lessons: In able bodied riding, lessons usually range from 30-60 minutes of riding (possibly some additional time on the ground and preparing the horse if that is how the instructor works). How long does it take to learn to ride a horse well? ‘ For Read more…
Riding breeches are designed to be worn with riding boots, but they are now also used together with riding shoes and short chaps/gaiters. On the other hand, if you have jodhpurs, these are worn with riding shoes. What do you call horse riding clothes? Jodhpurs, in their modern form, are Read more…
After-Ride Care Walk your horse. Step one actually begins before you get back to the barn. Loosen the cinch. Back at the barn, dismount, and loosen the cinch or girth right away, so your horse can breathe more easily. Remove the tack. Observe your horse. Offer water. Hose him down. Read more…
Horse licks contain vitamins and minerals helping stabled horses relieve boredom and gain nutrition if they do not have access to regular grazing. Are horse licks good for horses? Horse’s need all sorts of mineral and vitamins and a horse lick allows them, they are particularly useful for providing a Read more…