Horse worship is a spiritual practice with archaeological evidence of its existence during the Iron Age and, in some places, as far back as the Bronze Age. The horse was seen as divine, as a sacred animal associated with a particular deity, or as a totem animal impersonating the king Read more…
Jeremiah 12:5 asks two questions Christians should ask themselves today, “If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, wherein thou trustedst, they wearied thee, then how wilt thou do in the swelling Read more…
Poseidon, in ancient Greek religion, god of the sea (and of water generally), earthquakes, and horses. He is distinguished from Pontus, the personification of the sea and the oldest Greek divinity of the waters. What does a horse symbolize? The horse is a majestic animal that embodies the spiritual power Read more…
Horses play an important role in increasing plant diversity through acting as natural fertilizer and by the dispersal of plant species [9,16]. Accordingly, horses can positively influence the biodiversity of both plants and animals. Why are horses so useful? Some of these uses include; riding and transport, carrying things, and Read more…
Horses require six main classes of nutrients to survive; they include water, fats, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins,and minerals. Water is the MOST IMPORTANT nutrient; horses can’t live long without it! Always make sure there is an adequate, clean supply of water. What do horses need every day? Horses are able to Read more…
DUI laws are typically written with motor vehicles in mind, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t be charged with a DUI while riding a horse. If you’re caught riding a horse while under the influence of alcohol, you could technically be charged with a DUI, depending on where Read more…
Unlike the name suggests, horse blinders, also known as blinkers or winkers, do not blind horses. Horse blinders are firm leather squares or plastic cups that attach to a horse’s bridle or hood and prevent a horse from seeing behind and beside him. Why would you put blinders on a Read more…
Maintain the health and vitality of your horses by following these best practices for feeding management. Put Forage First. Use good-quality forage. Maintain Clean, Fresh Water. Feed by Weight, Not by Volume. Feed Small Meals. Feed on Time. Maintain Proper Body Condition. Make Changes Slowly. Keep Feeders Separated. What are Read more…
Carbohydrates provide the primary source of energy in the horse’s diet. A horse should receive at least 1% of its body weight in forage. Most horses will eat 1.5–2% of their body weight in forage to safely meet their energy needs. Carbohydrates such as forage and energy grains make up Read more…
Let’s take a closer look at the most common disciplines: Show Jumping. Show Jumping is one of the most competitive disciplines on our list, where riders travel around a course that has jumps set at specific heights and obstacles in the way of the track. Cross Country Riding. Trail Riding. Read more…