The Medieval Period Like the contemporaneous mounted warrior, the horse was clad in mail armor (14.25. 1540) and, presumably, wore padded and quilted garments underneath for comfort and additional protection. Caparisons, large textile coverings for the entire horse, also appeared during the late twelfth century. Did medieval horses wear armor? Read more…
Clothes horses are used to hang laundry to dry and sometimes they are called clothes/laundry airers as well, whereas airer is more of a British term (I think). Why is a clothes Airer called a clothes horse? The term clothes horse can be used to describe men and women who Read more…
Essential horse riding gear includes clothes that are comfortable and won’t chafe, as well as safety equipment such as a helmet and riding boots. And riding tack, which is any equipment used to ride horses, such as saddle, bridles, and saddle pads. What are horse gears? Gear, on the other Read more…
Breeches, boots and collared shirts are the norm at some barns while others are more casual. When you went to elementary school, middle school, and even high school, you likely had a dress code. What do you wear to the stables? Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. (Shorts and Read more…
A horse’s coat is known as hair, however, it is often referred to as simply their coat. Is a horse mane hair or fur? A horse’s coat has a few different types of hair. Temporary hair is your horse’s body hair – the majority of the coat! Manes and tails Read more…
Severe electrocution may occur when a horse bites into electric wires or outlets within their reach. If a horse survives severe electrocution, they may have difficulty breathing and succumb to lung-related complications later. For that reason, proactive treatment may give the horse their best chance. Can animals survive electrocution? Unfortunately, Read more…
No horse rug is ever 100% Waterproof. Synthetic rugs are the best rug for keeping your horse dry and outperform canvas rugs in this regard. Should my horse wear a rug in the rain? If your horse does not have access to shelter (stall, run-in shed etc) to stay out Read more…
Sometimes a horse will swish or “switch” his tail to lift a nagging fly off his hide. Sometimes he will swish his tail to balance his body in an extreme maneuver. But most of the time, it’s because he or she is irritated or defensive. What does flashing tail mean? Read more…
girls 4-12. My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’s primary audience is girls 4-12, but the series has generated a large fan following among adults. The term brony (plural: bronies) is used predominately to refer to male (and female) fans outside the series’ target demographic. What is the average age of Read more…
A small amount of light mineral oil (such as baby oil) may help to loosen lumps and make excessive smegma easier to remove. It is important to be gentle and not abrade the skin and to rinse all trace of soap away. What is the best horse sheath cleaner? Use Read more…