Sanitation issues from chicken droppings can pose health problems for horses such as infection from Salmonella, botulism, candidiasis and histoplasmosis (fungal infections) and even streptococcus. Is chicken poop toxic? It depends. There is risk of contamination of produce with germs if fresh chicken manure is put directly on food gardens. Read more…
As oils contain more calories than most feeds per comparable unit, flax oil can be used as a healthy source of calories for horses needing to gain weight. At lower quantities, flax oil can offer the same benefits as flaxseed meal due to its high levels of ALA. How much Read more…
Exclude Birds Hang plastic strips in doorways. Plastic strips hung in doorway keep birds out. Close all openings more than 0.5 inch. Block openings to lofts, vents, and eaves with wood, metal, glass, or wire mesh. Exclude birds from roosting sites by covering the undersides of the rafters with netting. Read more…
Not only is it okay, it is actually a good idea! Keeping chickens along with horses is a time honored tradition that certainly can be manageable, and even beneficial – here’s why: Chickens are opportunists. When a pellet or kernel falls, they’ll be there to pick it up. Is it Read more…
Level 4 Horse Bonding. In this guide we’ll breakdown the quickest way to reach Level 4 Horse Bonding, which is the max level of bonding that you can have with any horse in Red Dead Redemption 2 or Red Dead Online. How do you get max bonding with a horse Read more…
Cross cantering happens when your horse is unbalanced. Greenies often cross canter. Just bring your horse back to the trot, get him balanced and moving forward energetically and ask for the canter again. What does crossfire mean in horses? Cross-firing is a term used to describe a diagonal lack of Read more…
Horses can bolt because they are in pain or feel stressed. It may be that they have been girthed too tight or something is pinching them – such as a stirrup or uncomfortable saddle. Why do horses suddenly bolt? Horses bolt for a number of reasons: they get spooked, they’re Read more…
The double bridle is used in order to refine and finesse communication between horse and rider at the highest levels of classical riding. What is the purpose of double reins? “The double bridle allows the rider to correct the horse more quickly, and to collect the horse to a higher Read more…
Although bitless bridles are getting increasingly popular, most horse riders today still use a bit to control their horse. Many people consider the bit essential to riding, while others suggest it’s unnecessary and cruel. Horse bits are not necessarily cruel, though they can cause discomfort and pain for the horse. Read more…
Your hands should always be in the forward position encouraging the horse to work into the bridle from behind – remember the saying that your hand and lower arm belong to the horse, not you. What to do with your hands when riding? Keep your hands upright, with your thumb Read more…