Under personal injury laws, anyone injured in a horseback riding accident can file a lawsuit against those responsible for the accident. If a rider dies in a horse-related accident, the family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit to be compensated for their loss. What to do Read more…
A fear of horses is more common than you might think. Regardless of whether it’s a fear you’re born with or one you develop, there are ways to overcome it. Whether you have equinophobia, an anxiety disorder that causes unnecessary fear of horses, or have simply become afraid or anxious, Read more…
Hoarse (Rough or Harsh) To be “hoarse” is to have a rough or harsh voice, often through illness or overuse. We could use it as follows, for example: A hoarse voice rang out in the darkness. You’ll end up feeling hoarse if you keep shouting like that. How do you Read more…
The first way is to use a lightning rod. These are new additions to the 1.17 update and can be crafted with copper ingots. Placing them in a pen with horses will drastically improve the chances that a horse gets struck by lightning. How do you make a horse get Read more…
Horses can develop nose bleeds for many reasons, some are minor and some are going to require prompt attention. Most nose bleeds occur from a bump to the head or nose and are minor. Why would a horse get a nose bleed? The most common cause of epistaxis in the Read more…
Chipping and cracking are not normal for a healthy hoof. The development of chips and cracks along the hoof wall are signs of weakened hoof integrity. This can also be a sign that your horse’s hooves are too dry. How do I know if my horses hooves are healthy? Any Read more…
Slow down – As soon as you see a horse on the road ahead, lower your speed. The British Horse Society recommends a maximum speed of 10mph. Give them plenty of space – Pass the horse wide and slow, allowing at least a car’s width if possible and it’s safe Read more…
Lateral movements or lateral flexions within equestrianism, have a specific meaning, used to refer to movements made by a horse where the animal is moving in a direction other than straight forward. What is the meaning of lateral movement? Lateral movement is a technique that adversaries use, after compromising an Read more…
Have a cooler or an Irish knit sheet available to put on your horse after his bath, along with a towel or two to dry his legs. You can use a bucket to wash and rinse your horse, or if you plan to use a hose, be sure to fit Read more…
The chestnut is thought to correspond to the wrist pad of dogs and cats, or to be a vestigial scent gland similar to those found in some deer and other animals. The domestic horse is almost alone among extant equines in having chestnuts on the hind legs. Why do horses Read more…