A saddle positioned too far back tends to sit on the “floating ribs”. This is the “bucking reflex point” – pressure on these unsupported ribs causes considerable discomfort, which can lead to bucking as the horse tries to alleviate the pressure. How far back should a saddle sit on a Read more…
cart. A two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle is a cart (see various types below, both for carrying people and for goods). Four-wheeled vehicles have many names – one for heavy loads is most commonly called a wagon. What is a type of vehicle pulled by horses? A carriage is a vehicle with Read more…
In most barn aisles or washracks, the distance is usually 10-12 feet, which is ideal. Install a tie ring on each side approximately six feet or six inches above your horse’s withers. How high do you put cross ties? The tie should be no longer than 3 feet in length. Read more…
What is Tacking a Horse? Tack is a term used to describe horse riding equipment. It includes everything placed on your horse, including the bridle, saddle, saddle pads, stirrups, and other items. How do you tack a horse for beginners? Both the saddle and saddle pad should sit just behind Read more…
The specific area of contact is the part of the gums that have no teeth, known as “the bars” of a horse’s mouth. This area is between the incisor teeth at the front (which are used to pick up food) and the molar teeth at the back (which grind up Read more…
How do I get a Category B+E licence? In most cases, horseboxes exceed the standard MAM limits, so you’ll need to pass your car and trailer driving test. This test is also sometimes known as the B+E test. To take it, you’ll need a full car driving licence but you Read more…
I was wanting to buy the bounty wagon and I’m wanting to know if I need the Breton horse to pull the wagon or if it comes with one? Wish that were the case, but no, you don’t. All wagons purchased come with a random draft horse from the stable. Read more…
So you see, we do have seatbelts for horses. They are just a little bit more abstract than the average piece of car safety equipment. What is the seat called on a horse? saddle, seat for a rider on the back of an animal, most commonly a horse or pony. Read more…
This Helios design reduces noise and vibration by up to 40% and has increased the internal height to a massive 2.50 metres (8′ 3”) providing a much smoother, stress-free ride for the horses. How high is a horsebox? Most horse trailers range from 7′ to 7’6″ in height, an a/c Read more…
The total length is 15 ½ feet. The additional size adds 450 lbs. (3,230 lbs.). The XXL option will carry horses up to 18+ hands. What is the length of a horse trailer? A 3-horse trailer may be anywhere from 10 ft. to 40 ft. long. Bumper pull trailers tend Read more…