Cinch. Cinch: The strap that goes around a horse’s belly to secure the saddle in place. This is the Western-style term for the strap. In English riding, it’s called a girth. Saddle blanket: A blanket used to pad a saddle, more for the horse’s comfort than the rider. What strap Read more…
Administration of estrogen is designed to allow us to implement fitness training on our horse effectively and safely. Both medications are effective at helping horses to focus on work and curtailing behavioral resistance. They are also effective at reducing anxiety and promoting relaxation during show season. Do horses have estrogen? Read more…
The lymphatic system helps to protect the horse from disease and infection and is part of the immune system. It does this by allowing drainage of fluid from the body’s tissues into the blood circulation, therefore allowing removal of cell waste products. How does the lymphatic system work step by Read more…
“For the size of draft draw a tape measure around the collar at it’s widest point. “The horses neck is measured from just ahead of the withers down along the neck to the windpipe, in a straight line. How are horse collars measured? You can measure a horse’s collar by Read more…
Signs of Bone Spavin Some horses may become uncomfortable on one lead in particular, or may demonstrate stiffness walking downhill. Horses being used for jumping often refuse to jump. In many cases lameness worsens, becoming more obvious and consistent. What are symptoms of bone spavin in horses? Signs of bone Read more…
Mounts in ESO are basically horses and there are several basic types of them: Common – 10% increased speed, 15 stamina, costs 17,200 gold. Light – 25% speed, 10 stamina, costs 42,700 gold. Gated – 15 speed, 20 stamina, costs 42,700 gold. How much does a horse cost ESO? List Read more…
Grass pellets are a widely used and nutritious feed for horses which we use as a beneficial ingredient throughout our feeds. Grass pellets are highly palatable, help support digestive health and provide your horse with the benefits of fresh summer grass all year round! Are pellets better than hay? Horses Read more…
A feedbag, feed bag, feeding bag, nosebag, or morral, is a bag, filled with fodder, and attached to the head of a horse, enabling it to eat. The main advantages are that only a small amount of the feed is wasted, and it prevents one animal consuming the ration of Read more…
In theory, creatine may help supply energy to the muscles of working horses, but according to a recent study*, creatine did not impact the performance of Quarter Horses used for barrel racing. Can I give my horse creatine? By adding CREATINE to your horse’s diet you can expect to aid Read more…
A herd of about 100 feral, or wild, horses lives on this island. Although they are called horses, because they are smaller, these animals are more like ponies. According to some legends, the Shackleford Banks herd is descended from Spanish mustangs — horses that escaped from shipwrecks hundreds of years Read more…