: a toy horse mounted on rockers. called also hobbyhorse. What is a Victorian rocking horse? The bow rocker is regarded by many as the classic form of Victorian rocking horse made and it is the form which we see on some many logos for toy shops, children’s nursery schools Read more…
Incorporating recovery time into your horse’s schedule calls for a common-sense approach. A typical work-rest pattern may involve giving him a day off once a week or after a harder training cycle or session, or two to three days’ rest after a tough competition. How often do horses need to Read more…
In average conditions with adequate care, the life span of your Cavallo Hoof Boots last from 1 – 2 years, however we have many happy trail riders who have had their boots for much longer. Can horses wear hoof boots 24 7? In very wet weather (be it snow or Read more…
According to an article on the subject, the Kentucky Derby (and the Kentucky Derby and Belmont) simply carried on the tradition of racing 3-year-olds that began in England: “The predominance of 3-year-olds dates back to the early days of organized English racing. Does a horse have to be 3 years Read more…
Cornerstone of the equine diet needs to be hay, and a lot of it, made the right way from the right grasses. Ideally this should be fed slowly over a long period of time every day (think slow hay feeders). The right grasses growing at pasture come a close second. Read more…
Hobby horse height from the top of the head to the end of the stick 30,5 inches. The horse is made of high quality soft plush. Removable bridle. How big is a hobby horse? Two more men wearing military-looking jackets, buttoned to the neck, and white trousers stand astride small Read more…
This is a true emergency and your veterinarian should be called immediately! Keep your horse calm, and do not allow him or her to walk with the nail in place. Do not remove the nail if your veterinarian can come promptly. How do you treat a puncture wound on a Read more…
The reasons horses don’t stand still for mounting are: Sore backs from saddle sores. Uncomfortable saddle pad (English or Western) Horse is unbalanced. How do I get my horse to stand still while mounting? Start by “parking” your horse alongside the mounting block and asking them to stand. Give them Read more…
Here’s how to make the hobby horses, in Brenda’s own words! Each horse took me about 45 minutes to complete. It was really a fun and simple project, so I decided to make a tutorial. Your little one is sure to love this handmade, old-school toy! What do I need Read more…
The frog has nerves. The nerves in the frog are crucial and allow a horse to feel the surface it is standing on and know where its feet are in relation to its body. The frog is the strange triangle thing on the bottom of a horse’s foot. It begins Read more…