By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect with the horse via the reins. Why do horses have metal Read more…
The 93.5″ post edging screws right onto your exposed wood to prevent cribbing. It’s used to protect your posts and stalls from your horse, while also protecting your horse from colic and wood splitters. Wood chewing is common in foals as their incisors come in, so it’s best to cover Read more…
Below is a mix of deciduous and evergreen native trees to inspire your decision-making. Betula pendula ‘Moss White’ Moss White Silver Birch. Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Cimmzam’ Cimmaron Ash. Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree. Corymbia maculata ‘ST1’ Lowanna Compact Spotted Gum. Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box. What type of trees are safe for Read more…
A 1,000 pound horse will defecate approximately four to thirteen times each day and produce approximately nine tons of manure per year. The 1,000 pound horse will produce, on the average, 37 pounds of feces and 2.4 gallons of urine daily, which totals about 50 pounds of raw waste per Read more…
When manure cannot be incorporated, the next 36-hour period after land-applying manure is the most critical. Why? Good drying conditions over the next two days can significantly reduce the release of odors. In addition, the next two evenings are the most likely time when neighbors will experience odors. How do Read more…
You can either haul it to a supplier or run an advertisement in the local classifieds to sell the manure. Again, check with the local nurseries to get a good idea of what to charge. Cheaper is better. Contact local landscapers and let them know you have compost to sell. Read more…
TOP 5 HORSE RIDING INJURIES Fractured clavicle (broken collarbone) Low back pain. Fractured metatarsal. Meniscal injury. Groin strain. What is the most common injury in horse riding? Head Injuries1. Head Injuries. Head injuries are by far the most common of all horse-riding-related injuries. What horse riding does to your body? Read more…
the annual average cost of a horse. According to the outlet, on average, with a car, drivers are spending roughly $5,000 a year in gas. In addition to that, the average yearly cost for insurance is roughly $1,000. In comparison, for a horse, a rider is likely to spend about Read more…
As a means of private transport, horses were slowly displaced, initially by bicycles and from the early 20th century by the motor car. When did cars completely replace horses? By 1908, entrepreneurs were producing cars in earnest and their work couldn’t have come at a more fortuitous time. By the Read more…
India. In India, horse worship in the form of worship of Hayagriva dates back to 2000 BC, when the Indo-Aryan people started to migrate into the Indus valley. The Indo-Aryans worshipped the horse for its speed, strength, and intelligence. To this day, the worship of Hayagriva exists among the followers Read more…