If your horse is rearing because he’s hot and nervous, make sure you’re not adding to the situation by pulling back on both reins to try to stop him from moving. Remember, the more you pull back on the reins and say, “Don’t go! ‘ the more upset and nervous Read more…
Shoulder-fore is a lateral movement which encourages your horse to take more weight onto his hindlegs and step actively underneath his body. What does it mean when a horse is on the forehand? What does, ‘on the forehand’ mean? When a horse is said to be, ‘on the forehand’ it Read more…
The ASPCA also specifies “species suitable to be companion animals include dogs, cats, horses, rabbits, ferrets, birds, guinea pigs, and select other small mammals, small reptiles and fish. What is considered a companion animal? The ASPCA believes that companion animals should be domesticated or domestic-bred animals whose physical, emotional, behavioral Read more…
The main ancient source for the story still extant is the Aeneid of Virgil, a Latin epic poem from the time of Augustus. The story featured heavily in the Little Iliad and the Sack of Troy, both part of the Epic Cycle, but these have only survived in fragments and Read more…
A 6 lb meal of Equine Senior® Horse Feed supplies a full serving of Outlast® Supplement. What is the difference between Purina Equine Senior and Purina equine senior active? Because of this, Equine Senior is lower in calories and contains forage, whereas Equine Senior Active has higher calories and is Read more…
The recommended rule of thumb is to let horses graze for one week, or until the short grass species (Kentucky bluegrass and perennial ryegrass) are 2 to 3 inches high and the tall grass species are 3 to 4 inches high. What type of grass is best for horses? Best Read more…
Use a damp [not dripping] towel, paper towel, or wash cloth. You can use witch hazel or warm water, but not alcohol—it can be irritating or drying. “You don’t ever want to spray water or anything else into a horse’s ear,” she cautioned. What is the white stuff in my Read more…
Tumors, trauma, frostbite, insects, external parasite irritation, skin infections and many other conditions can all affect the tissues of the ear and result in swelling. How do you tell if your horse has an ear infection? Physical signs of an infection include a discharge or foul odor coming from the Read more…
PVC pipe: A PVC pipe is the most recommended material for homemade horse jump rails. It’s light enough that, should a horse hit their knees or hooves against the bar, they won’t get harmed. Can you use PVC for jump poles? They are the perfect size, and they just look Read more…
More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider’s position while mounted, and encompasses a rider’s ability to ride correctly and with effective aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated. What makes a good EQ horse? So what makes a horse a good equitation prospect? Read more…