A half-century is even a long time for light horse breeds. He noted that he has seen Belgians live into their mid-20s, but notes that the majority of draft horses live to be 18 or 19. Like large breed dogs, draft horses have shorter life expectancies than their smaller breed Read more…
Some horse owners transport their horses facing the rear for longer trips, and forward facing for shorter trips. Others load their horses in the backwards facing direction when they know that they won’t be able to unload them from a side door because of limited space at events or competitions. Read more…
Steering a horse means walking or running with your horse. Like riding a bicycle, you have to move your body to control how your horse will walk or run. How do you steer and stop a horse? To control and steer a horse using your seat and legs, relax in Read more…
The moment your horse pins his ears, say “NO” in a sharp, stern tone. Take charge with your voice, then immediately physically make him do something else, such as a gait change, to redirect his concentration and change his focus. Why does my horse pin her ears at me? A Read more…
Steering a horse means walking or running with your horse. Like riding a bicycle, you have to move your body to control how your horse will walk or run. Every movement you make while on the horse determines what your horse will do. Can you steer a horse without a Read more…
Reins are items of horse tack, used to direct a horse or other animal used for riding. They are long straps that can be made of leather, nylon, metal, or other materials, and attach to a bridle via either its bit or its noseband. Does it hurt a horse when Read more…
Turnout is the act of taking a horse from its stall to a dedicated pasture or field. Turning out your horses on a regular basis allows them to maintain their health through exercise, play, and social interaction with other horses. Why is horse turnout important? Turnout provides ample time to Read more…
If the withers are lower than the croup, the horse is downhill built, and if the withers are higher than the croup, the horse is uphill built. How do you tell if a horse is downhill? To determine the widest point of the neck, stand in front of the horse Read more…
The first place to start is by checking the horse passport you received when you bought them. Passports have been a legal requirement since 2005 and will give you valuable information from which to start. The horse passport must be kept with them at all times, whether at their stable Read more…
5 Essential Travel Gear for Your Horse Travel/Transport Boots. Whether you are taking your horse on a trailer, or an airplane, travel boots are the number 1 essential. Head Collar/Halter. Padded head collard with safety quick snaps are ideal for traveling. Poll Guard. Tail Guard. Rug/Sheet. Should horses wear travel Read more…