With galloping grace, elegance in their gait of perfect pace and natural beauty with their flowing manes, horses have become an iconic and esteemed animal, for certain. What makes horses so special? Horses are special creatures. They are majestic, strong and can display a broad range of emotions. Whether they’re Read more…
Socrates explains that the job of a person’s soul is to learn to control the bad horse so as to drive his soul-chariot to the summit of heaven and witness eternal beauty in the company of the gods. Most souls don’t succeed and are dragged earthward by the conflict between Read more…
I am very hungry. (idiomatic, hyperbolic) I am very hungry; short form of “I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.” Where does I could eat a horse come from? Origin. The origin of the idiom is not known, but it has been used since the 19th century. It is Read more…
The technical term for choking down is dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP). Trainers who say that a horse “swallowed his tongue” or “flipped his palate” are also referring to this misalignment of soft structures in the horse’s throat near the larynx. What does it mean when a horse Read more…
Passage time may be as short as 15 minutes when the horse is consuming a large meal. If the horse is fasted, it will take 24 hours for the stomach to clear. How long does it take for food to pass through a horses gut? Any of these scenarios may Read more…
Horses can be on box rest to help an injury heal, or if they are recovering from surgery. Box rest is just as it sounds, a period of rest to allow the horse to heal and recuperate as effectively as possible, without being overly mobile. How long can a horse Read more…
The First 4-6 Weeks Ideally, you want to be walking your horse out on soft, flat surfaces or tracks 5-6 days a week for 20-30 mins at a time. Routes with lots of straight lines are ideal. Later on, in the phase start to introduce some hill work which will Read more…
Benefits of Equine Therapy Increased trust. Reduced anxiety. Less feeling of depression and isolation. Increased self-esteem, self-acceptance, and social skills. Better impulse control. Increased problem-solving skills. Improved communication skills, including non-verbal. Why horses are good for your mental health? This can be a huge benefit when working with those suffering Read more…
Horse Stable Flooring Materials and Drainage Topsoil. Clay. Sand. Road Base Mix. Wood. Grid Mats. What can I use on a stable floor? Soil, Sand, or Clay Sand is frequently used for stall floors. It is easy on the horse’s legs, non-slip, and requires minimal bedding material over top. It Read more…
6 to 8 weeks. Generally speaking, you should count on anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks of regular exercising and conditioning in order to get him ready for the challenges of regular trail riding or competitive showing. How do I get my horse back in shape? After a Layoff: Getting Read more…