The correct leg position Your knee should be turned in to rest against the knee roll, but it should not grip. Your knee should be bent to allow your lower leg to hang at an angle by the horse’s side. Don’t try to ride with your knee straight in order Read more…
In parts of Russia and throughout Central Asia, horse is a central feature in traditional cuisine and is considered almost mandatory on special occasions. Expert butchers leave no part of a horse unused, and while they might disagree with Mr. Which country eat horse meat most? Horse meat is popular Read more…
Riding keep to the left. keep both hands on the reins unless you are signalling. keep both feet in the stirrups. not carry another person. not carry anything which might affect your balance or get tangled up with the reins. keep a horse you are leading to your left. What Read more…
Horses have an accessory olfactory system known as the vomeronasal organ that detects pheromones and volatile odors. What smells do horses love? Researchers discover that certain scents can help horses to relax. If you’ve ever lit a scented candle to help yourself relax after a long day, you may not Read more…
A. Vinegar in small amounts is fine for horses. Is white vinegar safe for horses? Additionally, you can use a mixture of white vinegar and love oil to repair patchy hair that has been faded by the sun or is falling out. Just apply to the horse and leave it Read more…
Horses that do not perform well on the track are sent to slaughter. What most people do not see is what happens to the horses who lose or are too old to race. There are multiple rescue groups throughout the United States, that rescue horses from the track and rehabilitate Read more…
Green has always been considered unlucky in Great Britain with the history books showing superstitions surrounding this colour dating right back to the 1700’s where the colour green upon someone’s clothes was a mark of impending death! Why is green an unlucky colour? Green was also thought to be a Read more…
It’s important to note that if a horse does not want to race, it won’t, and very occasionally we see a horse plant its feet and refuse to move. No horse can be made to race against its will. In the overwhelming majority of cases, horses happily take part in Read more…
When riding your new horse for the first time continue to follow the take it slow rule. Ride the horse in a confined area at first, and make sure someone knows where you are and what your plans are for the ride. If possible, have someone hold the horse for Read more…
How to Help Horses Who Get Scared Keep him relaxed. Your horse is a lot like any of us: the more relaxed he is, the less likely he’ll get scared of small things. Desensitize him. Teach him to focus on you. Don’t make a big deal out of it. Keep Read more…