neigh Add to list Share. The sound that a horse makes is called a neigh. A horse’s happy neigh is sometimes a greeting to other horses. You can use neigh to talk about the noise your horse makes, also known as a whinny or a bray. What does a whinny Read more…
So when a horse spins around, it is because he has found a ‘side door’ which was open and easy to duck out through. The rider must make sure that all those ‘side doors’ are shut and locked – all through the ride. This takes a great amount of consistent Read more…
What is Equi-Tape? Equi-Tape is a kinesiology tape specifically designed for use on horses to increase circulation and reduce pain, while also improving proprioceptive awareness. Does Equi tape work? Rehabilitation: Equi-Tape can be effective in reducing swelling, inflammation, soreness and stiffness. What does taping do for horses? Charlotte Cannon’s Equine Read more…
John Horse, also known as Juan Caballo, John Cowaya, or Gopher John was the dominant personality in Seminole Maroon affairs for half a century. He counseled Seminole leaders, served as an agent of the U.S. government, and became a Mexican Army officer. Who is John Horse Why is he important? Read more…
While shipping wraps/boots do protect your horses’ lower legs from trauma in the trailer, they are not always needed and can sometimes cause more negative effects. Some things to consider: What is the weather like? Hauling your horse on a hot day and applying shipping wraps may cause overheating issues. Read more…
One of the most common reasons for a horse hollowing out is cringing away from a poorly-fitting saddle. Saddles can not only cause pain but muscle atrophy and nerve deadening. This is one of the first things that you should look at if your horse is becoming hollow backed. What Read more…
Reining is a western riding competition for horses where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the lope and gallop; the fastest of the horse gaits. Follow us on : Facebook Youtube Twitter RSS Blog FAQ Video/Media What Read more…
This look can mean that your horse is very sensitive. A larger eye • A large eye means an alert horse. When the top of the eye gets bigger, the horse is alarmed or worried about something. A smaller eye • An angry horse will usually have a smaller eye. Read more…
One blind spot is directly in front of his nose extending around four feet in front of it. The second blind spot is behind the tail. That blind spot extends about ten feet long, beyond the horse’s tail. The field of view for horses can reach up to 200 degrees. Read more…
The guttural pouches are unique to a small number of animal species, including the horse. They are sacs of air that expand from the Eustachian tube, with one on each side of the horse’s head. They are positioned beneath the ear and each guttural pouch cavity in an adult horse Read more…