For optimum digestive health horses must receive at least 1.5% of their body weight each day in roughage (grass, hay, chaff and other fibre sources) which would equal 7.5kg for a 500kg horse. How much should a 500kg horse eat? If your horse weighs 500kg he needs around 10kg of Read more…
You cannot ride a horse on a public footpath unless the landowner has given permission. A landowner may ask a horse rider to leave any land over which they do not have the right to ride, and may ask you to pay for any damages that you cause. Can I Read more…
Again, most horses need about 2% of body weight per day in dry feed, so 20 lbs of feed for a 1000# horse (or a horse who should be 1000#). If your horse is still eating a lot of hay and the weather is warm, I would recommend beginning with Read more…
Yes, it is lawful to ride a horse through Central London — but not recommended because of the vehicular traffic swirling around you. In the UK, horses and riders have every right to be on the roads. However, they must follow the rules of the road and the statutory requirements Read more…
The cavesson is a multifunctional bridle and used for various training purposes: Groundwork; on a single line. Longeing; with a single or double longe line, with or without side reins. Work in hand, where you walk next to the horse and train the horse without rider weight in all gaits Read more…
bit. 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 they put Read more…
Straight grains, like corn, barley, sweet feed or oats, can contribute to the onset of colic in horses. Bagged feeds, which have higher-fiber ingredients, are processed so they are gentler on equine digestive tracts. What happens if horses eat too much corn? Consumption of large quantities of high starch grain Read more…
Muzzle. The muzzle is the part of the horse’s head that includes the area of the mouth, nostrils, chin, lips, and front of the nose. The muzzle is very mobile and sensitive. Whiskers help the horse sense things close to its nose and the skin is almost hairless. Do horses Read more…
Balanced nutrition, regular exercise, protection such as pads, and attention to environment can help your horse grow a healthier sole. Be proactive and learn about your horse’s feet. Get a good veterinarian-farrier team involved, and understand that some horses just have stronger soles than others. How do you treat a Read more…
Rolling in mud or dirt is a natural way horses condition their coats and protect themselves from insects. And similar to a pig rolling in a cool puddle of muck on a hot day, horses can also reduce their body temperature by finding a chilly patch of mud to roll Read more…