A broodmare is a mare (female horse) that’s used for breeding. What is a horses father called? Sire: The father of a horse. A horse becomes a sire after one of his offspring wins a race at a recognized racetrack. Spell: When a horse has been given a break from Read more…
Lemongrass is a perennial grass with fragrant leaves and stalks. It is purported to act as an insect repellant and exert a calming action when ingested by horses. Is Lemongrass good for horses? What essential oils are safe for horses? Essential oils that are safe for horses include, but are Read more…
EARRINGS/PIERCINGS: are not allowed at any rally, camp or competition; regardless of tapes, plasters or anything else and riders will have to remove them before riding. What should you not wear when riding a horse? What should you not wear when horseback riding? Flip flops. Great for vacations, for horseback Read more…
Children or junior riders with short hair should wear a matching hair net to prevent stray hairs from detracting from their appearance. Dressage Your hair must be neatly presented in the dressage ring. Even short hair should be contained in a hair net to prevent flyaway strands from distracting from Read more…
There are different dress codes for different areas of the event, but business casual is a safe (and fashionable) choice. For women, a nice pantsuit or dress is a good option. Dress in layers or lightweight fabrics as it can get warm. If you’re wearing a loud hat, wear a Read more…
Use padded underwear Being on your period makes your whole intimate area more sensitive and so horseriding may affect you a lot more. Good riding underwear with correctly placed padding can be your best ally at this time. It will take away some of that saddle impact and make you Read more…
Horses can smell you are on your period. They have a strong sense of smell and would be able to smell the blood. They can also smell hormones and pheromones. Is it OK to ride a horse while on your period? Medical research shows there is no reason why you Read more…
The process of removing dirt and debris from the inside of your horse’s hooves is called “picking out” the feet. A hoof pick is used for this purpose. What do you call the footsteps of a horse? Gaits are typically categorized into two groups: the “natural” gaits that most horses Read more…
Reds, pinks, blues, and purples tend to work well with most horses and color palettes. You have to wear something that makes you feel good! If you’re being guided towards pink, but that’s really not your thing, then go with a color that allows you to express your personal taste. Read more…
Medical research shows there is no reason why you shouldn’t ride on your period. In fact, being outdoors and exercising can boost your happy hormones (dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin). Plus, if you’ve been horse riding for years your mind and body will be used to the movements. Do horses react Read more…