Most commonly, those who use it hope the baking soda will prevent ulcers by buffering acid in the horse’s digestive system, or help a horse get over the rigors of training by buffering lactic acid that accumulates in its muscles after a gallop or workout. How much baking soda should Read more…
Side reins are probably the most commonly used lunging aid. They are great helpers to provide your horse with a solid stretching workout and you can use it with a horse on the lunge line or for in-hand work. Should I use side reins when lunging? Use side-reins with elastic Read more…
Stand in the middle of your circle, looking towards your horse. Your lunge line and whip form the two sides and your horse makes up the third side. This will ensure you are in the correct position to drive your horse forward with your body language and help deter them Read more…
Spoiler alert: horses are herbivores! Their entire digestive system is designed to process plant matter. Horses, as a species, do not eat meat. Can horses eat chick starter? While some feeds manufactured for other animals may not cause any problems, certain feeds contain additives that are very harmful to horses, Read more…
Horse training can be fun, but it also can be quite a challenge. For the beginner, it’s probably best to leave starting young horses to more experienced trainers. Youngsters are too unpredictable, and knowledge, timing, and skill are required for success. What is the best age to start training a Read more…
Coconut Oil by Equi-Force is a liquid supplement intended to help provide extra energy. Coconut Oil may also assist in weight gain in horses. Does coconut oil put weight on horses? Coconut oil is an equine high calorie fat supplement formulated with palm fatty acids which are Medium Chain Fatty Read more…
As your horse gets fitter, you can use raised poles and change the distances to ask for more collected gaits, which will work your horse harder and help him to gain fitness and muscle mass. 1. Lunging or long reining Hacking or Trail Riding. Hill Work. Interval Training. How can Read more…
Horses get all the protein they need for muscle growth and strength from plants. The secret lies in their digestive system. Horses have a single-chamber stomach where bacteria break down cellulose from grass to release nutrients like protein and sugars. Horses are astonishing animals. Why horses are so muscular? Their Read more…
Bananas and honey are both safe foods for a horse with normal metabolism to eat, in moderation. What does honey do for horses? Honey is an ideal natural antibiotic, full of properties that help combat infectious bacteria. You can apply honey on your horse’s skin to heal lesions, breaks, and Read more…
The horse should have one day off per week, with time turned out in the field to stretch and relax. Week 1 – Around 20mins roadwork in walk each day. Week 2 – Increase roadwork to 30-40mins per day. Week 3 – Increase roadwork to 60mins per day, including some Read more…