It will take the horse approximately 60 days before you start to notice the effects of the light (i.e., increased shedding); this should be taken into account so that you start adding lights at the appropriate time. Secondly, vigorous grooming can help get your horse’s coat ready for show season. Read more…
It’s typically a long-sleeved, button-up shirt or jacket, with traditional styles featuring a collar, a wallpaper print, and a Western yoke. Modern Western riders opt for stretchy, breathable shirts and tank tops. During competition, Western riders often swap the shirt for a jacket. What top should I wear for horse Read more…
Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. (Shorts and inner leg pant seams can chafe.) Boots with a heel so your feet don’t accidentally get caught in your stirrups during a fall. A fitted long or short sleeved shirt that won’t get tangled in the horse’s equipment. What do professional Read more…
On a chilly winter day, it’s natural for your horse’s coat to seem a bit “puffier” than normal. When he gets chilled, the hypothalamus, the primary control center for thermoregulation located deep within the brain, triggers the contraction of the smooth muscle that attaches to the lowest point of each Read more…
Wear a helmet with a tight cap underneath for warmth. Plan to use thermal layers, a coat and additional upper body clothing. Wear thin layers on your lower body to improve comfort and warmth. Take advantage of winterized riding boots. How do I keep my feet warm while riding a Read more…
Breeches are designed to fit snugly and not rub when horse riding. Horse riding breeches are designed to stretch to allow for more freedom of movement. This allows riders to sit and ride more comfortably. Riders can now concentrate on performing and riding instead of pinching, chafing and sliding in Read more…
Some horses wear blankets because they don’t tolerate cold weather, and other horses may have their coats clipped or are show horses, and still, others may be covered to protect against sun bleaching, even in the summer. What do horses wear on their body? A caparison is a cloth covering Read more…
It’s typically a long-sleeved, button-up shirt or jacket, with traditional styles featuring a collar, a wallpaper print, and a Western yoke. Modern Western riders opt for stretchy, breathable shirts and tank tops. During competition, Western riders often swap the shirt for a jacket. What do horse riding people wear? Long Read more…
As long as the amperage is adequate, horses can be controlled with as little as 2,000 volts, but to make the fence more memorable and easier to maintain, a minimum of 3,000 volts is recommended. How many volts does an electric horse fence need? A basic rule of thumb is Read more…
Horses get tired just like we do, and often they take a break by laying down. We had a horse that ran amok during rainstorms, but it would lay down and recover from its exertion as soon as the weather calmed. Do horses lie down when its going to rain? Read more…