To most people, the term ‘bridle” refers to any kind of headstall with any kind of bit or reins. For this series, the terms “bridle” and “bridle horse” refer to specific equipment and a specific style of one-handed riding that is tied deeply to the traditions of the Spanish vaquero Read more…
Reinsman’s Jr. Helps get your horse’s legs underneath him and his rear end down. This short gag action helps to collect a horse. The small twisted wire mouth adds control. What is a junior cow horse bit used for? Extremely good bit if you need help getting your horse’s legs Read more…
You must bring your own horse. The national seashore does not offer horses for rent or horseback riding tours. What is the best way to see the horses on Assateague Island? The best option is to park at the State Park or National Park day-use area and enjoy a walk Read more…
It is legal to keep a horse in the City of Chicago as long as the animals are licensed and receive proper care.” Can you own a horse in the city of Chicago? Each owner of a horse shall pay a license fee for the privilege of keeping, stabling, or Read more…
It is the Virginia herd which is often referred to as the “Chincoteague” ponies. Many visitors first learn about the Assateague horses from Marguerite Henry’s famous book Misty of Chincoteague. What beaches in Maryland have wild horses? Assateague Island National Seashore is located close to Chincoteague Island, Virginia and Ocean Read more…
Chicago, Illinois; Salt Lake City, Utah; Biloxi, Mississippi; Camden, New Jersey and several cities in Florida have banned horse carriage rides. We are working on a ban with activists in Sacramento, California. With your help, we can do more! When did England stop using horse-drawn carriages? Horse and van and Read more…
You can make sure it’s snug enough by moving the front of the helmet up and down. If your eyebrows move with the helmet, then it is snug enough. To be sure your chin strap is adjusted correctly, you should be able to get 1 finger in between the chin Read more…
Horses must have an official interstate certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) filled out by a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accredited veterinarian in the animal’s state of origin. How many acres do you need to own a horse in Michigan? 2 acresThat leaves 8 acres you could use as Read more…
Betting on horse races is legal in much of the US. In the age of the internet and mobile devices, that often includes online wagering. Can I bet on horse racing on my phone? Bet on Horses with your Phone or Tablet Mobile Horse Betting offers the convenience of betting Read more…
Hawthorne Race Course. Hawthorne Race Course is a racetrack for horse racing in Stickney/Cicero, Illinois, near Chicago. The oldest continually run family-owned racetrack in North America, in 2009 the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. What horse track is in Read more…