Begin dressage training with light contact, using the lightest possible touch on the reins to guide your horse. Ride with a slightly loose rein and a light hand. As your horse progresses, gradually take up more contact. It’s important for the rider to have an independent seat and hand so Read more…
The correct answer is, in order to avoid spooking the horse the driver must pull over to the side of the road and turn off the engine. “It’s for the rider’s safety, the horse’s safety, and for yours”, the Twitter post read. What do you do if you see a Read more…
The new concept of “Horse slots” allows you to make entries for all FEI FEI Events by adding spaces rather than specific Horses. How does a slot work? Modern gaming machines use computer technology to operate their functions. Slot machine outcomes are determined unsing a Random Number Generator (RNG) which Read more…
A calcium deficiency can occur as a result of your horse not taking in enough calcium, however it can also happen when he ingests certain plants that have a high calcium-to-oxalate ratio over a long period of time. What causes low calcium in horses? In horses, many cases of hypocalcemia Read more…
Ancient Horses Some lived in the forest, while others preferred open grassland. Here, two large Dinohippus horses can be seen grazing on grass, much like horses today. But unlike modern horses, a three-toed Hypohippus tiptoes through the forest, nibbling on leaves. Where was the first horse ever found? Origin of Read more…
Judges usually look for a combination of balance, structure, muscling, gait, and breed-specific features. Practice comparing different parts of horses to hone your skills. What are the main points we consider in evaluating horses? There are five main criteria to evaluate when examining a horse’s conformation: balance, structural correctness, way Read more…
harness. noun. a set of strong leather bands used for fastening around an animal such as a horse so that it can pull a vehicle. Whats it called when you tie a horse to a pole? MANGER TIE – This quick-release knot is frequently used when tying a horse to Read more…
Equine Size-Chart DESCRIPTION HANDS INCHES HORSE 14.2 H 58-60 inches 15 H 60-62 inches 15.2 H 62-64 inches 16 H 64-66 inches What are the dimensions of a horse? The average horse stands around five feet tall and weighs 800-1200 pounds. To be considered a horse, the animal must stand Read more…
Sweeney Shoulder in horses is recognized by atrophy or “wasting away” of the muscles that are located in the shoulder area. This is caused by damage to the suprascapular nerve that controls the suprascapular nerve, Infraspinatus and Triceps muscles. Can horses recover from Sweeney shoulder? Though this condition can significantly Read more…
Horses and ponies are measured from the ground to the top of the withers and are traditionally measured in “hands”. One hand is equal to 4 inches. What measurements are horses measured in? When it comes to horses, you measure them in “hands”. One hand is equal to 4 inches. Read more…