The horses fly two per pallet, or flying stable, which is the equivalent of business class. Their comfort and safety is ensured by flying grooms and an on-board veterinarian. What is the point of dressage horses? The Olympic sport of dressage is derived from the French term meaning “training” and Read more…
Warm water is not necessary. Submerge your brushes for at least 2 minutes. I usually submerge for 10 minutes to be safe. Rinse brushes thoroughly to remove bleach residue and allow them to dry. What to wash horse brushes with? Another way to sanitize brushes is to add moderate amount Read more…
Materials: You’ll need a stick, some fabric, wool yarn, and filling. It’s fun to draw your own patterns, but you can find some great free patterns on Pinterest and Google. What are hobby horses made out of? The Hobby Horses are made of durable velboa-fabric. The pieces are cut out Read more…
When choosing a turnout blanket, the most common types of deniers you will see are: 600D (medium), 1200D (heavy) or 1680D (very heavy.) The higher the denier number, the thicker the weave, and the stronger the material in general. Is 600 or 1200 denier better? Commonly rugs will be 600D, Read more…
Some H&H readers admit to having up to 14 rugs for one horse, while others just have one or two turnouts. For those who do rug up in the field, it is certainly handy to have two turnouts of different weights to use according to the temperature. Is it better Read more…
Wounds sutured within 4 hours of occurrence tend to heal much more successfully that those that are repaired later, after the tissues have started to dry out. When does a horse wound need stitches? If the wound is large or deep, call the vet; it may require stitching. If the Read more…
The lowest point your cinch should sit is 3-4″ above the elbow. This allows clearance and no interference when riding. The best way to get an accurate cinch size is to take a string and hold it on one side 3-4″ above the elbow. Then you run it under the Read more…
Except as otherwise posted, the speed limit on department areas is 45 miles per hour. Equestrian use is allowed on roads open to vehicular traffic. Horses must stay on roads open to vehicular traffic or on multi-use trails posted as open to horses. Can I take my horse on the Read more…
For the average horse the ideal time to clip is October, once their winter coat has come through. Should I clip my horses legs? For cobs and heavy horses, the clipping of legs can be a huge relief. The dense leg hair can encourage mites and other skin biting insects, Read more…
But around one third of its horses were used as riding animals. Soldiers who fought on horseback were known as cavalry. What are soldiers who fight on foot called? infantry, troops who fight on foot, even though transported to the battlefield by horses, ships, aircraft, tanks and other motorized vehicles, Read more…