Generally, a horse that pulls, leans, and in other ways fails to respond quietly to rein pressure is called a “hard mouthed horse,” whereas a horse that is light and calmly responsive to rein restraint is said to have a “soft mouth.” How do you get a horse’s mouth soft? Read more…
The canter and gallop are variations on the fastest gait that can be performed by a horse or other equine. The canter is a controlled three-beat gait, while the gallop is a faster, four-beat variation of the same gait. It is a natural gait possessed by all horses, faster than Read more…
A saddle positioned too far back tends to sit on the “floating ribs”. This is the “bucking reflex point” – pressure on these unsupported ribs causes considerable discomfort, which can lead to bucking as the horse tries to alleviate the pressure. How far back should the saddle be on a Read more…
Hobby-horses were a children’s toy consisting of a stick topped with a horse’s head. What is considered a hobby horse? A hobby horse (or hobby-horse) is a child’s toy horse. Children played at riding a wooden hobby horse made of a straight stick with a small horse’s head (of wood Read more…
In general, you need 2 to 4 acres per horse if you want them to be out all the time and not overgraze a pasture. Most farm owners don’t have this much space, but with more intensive grazing management, you can maintain horses on fewer acres and still have great Read more…
Kids enjoy rocking horses because they are fun and educational toys that improve their mobility and promote exercise. Probably no other children’s toy is as iconic as a rocking horse. At what age do kids like rocking horses? Great for both indoor and outdoor play, toddlers as young as 12 Read more…
Rocking horses and animals are a popular baby shower or first-year birthday gift for new babies and toddlers as they make a beautiful nursery decoration and a baby toy that new parents will love. It’s not easy to pick the right quality rocking horse for your little one. Here. Do Read more…
It’s a sport for the few – the rich. Hobby horsing allows enthusiasts to act out their fantasies of owning, riding, and competing with their own horse, minus the high expenses. What is the hobby of horse riding called? Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, ‘horseman’, ‘horse’), commonly known as Read more…
It depends a lot on the horse, which shoe is missing, the type of riding you do and the speed you ride at, and the terrain. Some horses have hard tough feet and can handle barefoot riding under most conditions. Others feel every pebble on the trail. Can you ride Read more…
ride (one’s) hobby-horse: To frequently or incessantly talk or complain about a subject, topic, or issue in which one is excessively interested. What does it mean to ride a hobby horse? From the term “hobby horse” came the expression “to ride one’s hobby-horse”, meaning “to follow a favourite pastime“, and Read more…