approximately 2 years old. The Average Horse Young horses should not be ridden hard until they have physically matured enough to safely carry weight. For most breeds, this will occur when the horse is approximately 2 years old. What is the best age to break in a horse? Depending on Read more…
Often horses are sore after a trim due to inappropriate trimming for that horses particular situation. The hard part about trimming successfully in all situations, is the huge amount of variation that exists between breeds, environments, riding disciplines and most importantly, pathological hoof conditions. Why are my horses feet sore Read more…
Horses have manes to provide shade on hot sunny days and insulate their neck on cold days, and it acts as a natural fly screen. Manes also offer a layer of protection from predators’ teeth, and long forelocks shade the horse’s eyes from the sun and flies. What are horse Read more…
A “horse blanket,” according to “Counterstrike: The Untold Story of America’s Secret Campaign Against Al Qaeda” by New York Times correspondents Eric Schmitt and Thom Shanker, is “a large, multilayered briefing paper that unfolded, like a child’s toy, to reveal a graduating series of contingencies that each federal What does Read more…
Bow rehairers can choose from Siberian, Mongolian, Manchurian, Polish, and more recently, Argentinian horsehair; according to Joan Balter, a bow maker and repairer in Berkeley, California, stallion hair from Siberia is generally considered the best. What kind of horse hair is used for violin bows? White horsehair is used for Read more…
The use of any herbal or natural product to affect the performance of a horse or pony in a calming (tranquilising) or an energising (stimulant) manner is expressly forbidden by FEI regulations. How do you tell if a horse is drugged? Some of the most common signs that a horse Read more…
Lameness, of a varying a degree, occurring a few days after shoeing is the most obvious symptom. The hoof may feel warm to touch, and there may be an increased digital pulse present (compare with the hoof on the opposite limb). Why is my horse lame after shoeing? If the Read more…
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Formed in 1886, Merseyside Police Mounted Section is the oldest of its kind. Today, it’s an integral part of the Operational Support Unit, based at Greenhill Road, Allerton. Where are met police horses kept? ‘ Initial training lasts for at least six months, during which the horses remain at Imber Read more…
The RCMP offers the horses up for sale every other year. The Hanoverians are highly sought-after and the RCMP says they are excellent for dressage, show jumping and other disciplines. “To ensure horses go to serious buyers, we set high base prices and bidders need to register in advance,” the Read more…