You can feel all his muscles as they bunch and release. You can feel his hooves hit the ground & see the hypnotically rhythmic motion of his head, which you’re following with your hands. If you talk to him, he’ll probably twitch an ear, so you know he’s listening, but Read more…
A strong and secure lower leg is key to achieving good posture in the saddle, whatever discipline you ride. Your horse will thank you for being dedicated enough to work on your lower leg, because your aids will be clearer and more concise, and your balance will improve dramatically both Read more…
Horseback riding is more than just a hobby or a sport, it’s a skill, an art, that can be learned with hard work and dedication. It takes a lot of learning and practice to successfully mount and maneuver a horse. What is the skill of horse riding called? In general, Read more…
Horse Riding: 5 Benefits For Your Child’s Development Physical And Mental Health And Fitness. Life Experiences. Enhanced Social Skills. Confidence And Self-Esteem. Responsibility. What is the benefits of horse riding? A study commissioned on behalf of the British Horse Society found that horseback riding is indeed a good cardiovascular workout. Read more…
Muscle strain in horses is the damage or breakdown of muscle and occurs most often in the large muscles of the hindlimb and back, and to a lesser extent in the neck and upper forelimb. How do you tell if a horse has back pain? How to Tell If Your Read more…
Symptoms you may experience Horse riding in particular can cause the piriformis to become tight and short as the hip is worked in prolonged external rotation increasing the risk of sciatic nerve impingement. Can horseback riding aggravate sciatica? HIgh-impact exercise: Exercises that put stress on the hips and pelvis can Read more…
Olfaction (smell) is important for horse’s survival. Smell helps horse select what they eat (horses are sensitive to poisonous plants, moldy forage and grain, dirty water, etc.). Horses use smell to detect other horses by smelling feces, urine, and body odors. What is a horse’s strongest sense? Sight is probably Read more…
A fallen crest is caused by the Nauchal Ligament in the neck. When the Nauchal Ligament in the neck is Longer than the length of the neck itself, (think of it as an overstretched rubber band loose, inside of a straw), you get a fallen crest. How do you fix Read more…
Pokeweed produces clusters of green berries, which mature to a dark purple color. The roots are the most toxic part of the plant, but horses can also be poisoned from the leaves and stems. A toxic compound, called phytolaccotoxin, can cause a burning sensation in the mouth, low grade chronic Read more…
Most dogs have no problem chewing on small, fresh pieces of hoof trimmings. Letting your dog have a small “treat” from the farrier will be fine in most cases. Avoid letting your dog have any trimmings if you have recently (as in within a week) dewormed your horses – especially Read more…