Experts say that horses produce three different non-vocal sounds, all by passing air through their large nostrils. Who knew? Snores are very short raspy sounds produced when a horse is examining something new. Blows are described as short and very intense exhalations and are associated with vigilance or alarm. What Read more…
Massaging pre-exercise stimulates circulation to prepare the horse for athletic activity. It doesn’t replace a correctly timed warm-up and stretch protocol, but assists in delivering more blood, oxygen and nutrients to muscle fibers and is valuable prior to saddling up. When should you not massage a horse? Don’t massage your Read more…
A basic warm-up should begin with 10 minutes of active walk on a long rein. Encourage your horse to stretch their topline ‘long and low’, which helps them relax, engages their core and warms up their back muscles. How do you warm up your horse? Spend 10-15 minutes at a Read more…
One of the first indications of laminitis is an increased digital pulse (Figure 1). This represents inflammation and a raised temperature of the hoof. The hooves may be warm to the touch, especially the front. In a horse with laminitis it can feel as if the digital pulse is throbbing. Read more…
Tethering is not illegal, but the horse owner must ensure the horse’s welfare needs are met. Tethered horses can often be seen on roadside verges or in public spaces, sometimes without the landowner’s permission, and in such cases, this is called fly grazing. Is it legal to tether a horse Read more…
Yes, if applied incorrectly or kept on for too long. If the twitch is too loose, it is ineffective. If it is too tight, it is stressful/painful for the horse. Is it cruel to twitch a horse? The vets concluded that twitching a horse for a short time is not Read more…
A typical horse will walk around 4 mph., the same speed as a reasonably in-shape person can. They will trot 4–10 mph, depending on the degree of collection (more = slower), and canter 8 mph and faster. Are horses faster than walking? Do horses walk faster than humans? On average, Read more…
Step 1: Build a Bond. Step 2: Master Groundwork. Step 3: Desensitize Your Horse. Step 4: Get the Horse Used to the Saddle. Step 5: Get Your Horse Used to Weight In the Saddle. Step 6: Apply Pressure Under Saddle.
: a person who performs most of the work of a group task. Is workhorse a compliment? Are you a workhorse? If you are known for always getting a lot of work done and for being able to do an extraordinary amount of work personally, it is likely you are Read more…
The Shire is a British breed of draught horse. It is usually black, bay, or grey. It is a tall breed, and Shires have at various times held world records both for the largest horse and for the tallest horse. What is the biggest breed of horse called? Shire1. Shire. Read more…