Stud chains, like many pieces of equipment, can harm the horse if used improperly. If you are unsure how to use a stud chain or your horse has never had one on him before, have a professional horse trainer teach you how to use it properly and get your horse Read more…
Bits that use copper or sweet iron encourage the horse to salivate, relax their jaw, and accept the bit easier. Commonly seen in Western bits, this material naturally rusts to produce a sweet taste that the horse enjoys. What does a copper roller do on a bit? Copper is a Read more…
If you find your horse licking more than normal, make sure that their diet is healthy and well-balanced. A horse may also lick wood, dirt, or other surfaces if they notice a deficiency in their diet. Why do horses lick the fence? Sometimes, though, the available forage does not meet Read more…
The change in working patterns and the vast number of people working from home could also mean owning a horse was now a possibility, and the money saved from commuting would also help it become a reality. With all these potential buyers the demand for horses increased and therefore so Read more…
In rural areas of the South Ural Mountains the Bashkir horse is used for riding and for hauling loads, but it is most important as a dairy breed. What is the most common farm horse? American Quarter Horses With nearly six million Quarter Horses registered by the American Quarter Horse Read more…
Equine Ulcers: Behavioural changes Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common behavioural change seen in horses with ulcers. Chewing wood helps the horse produce more saliva, which can help neutralize stomach acid so this is also a behaviour associated with equine ulcers especially if it is a new behaviour to Read more…
If she finds nothing amiss, you can treat wood chewing as a behavioral issue and take some steps to discourage it: Provide more long-stem forage. Eliminate access to the wood source. Make the wood distasteful. Step up your horse’s exercise program. Don’t miss out! What can I put on wood Read more…
Wood eating can be normal behavior in horses, or it can indicate a problem, such as illness, inadequate dietary fiber, or boredom. Bark, branches, roots, and other seemingly inedible plant parts form a small but important component of the horse’s natural diet. Why is my horse eating branches? This may Read more…
Much like any large animal, horses rank high in the category of responsibility. With improvements in nutrition and health care, horses are living longer, productive lives. Is it a lot of work to have a horse? However, you should know that owning a horse is a huge responsibility. Horses require Read more…
If you’re not a horse owner or avid rider, you can still ride in many National Forests through numerous local outfitters, guides and dude ranches, many of which have long operated on National Forest lands. Can you ride a horse in the forest? Rarely you’ll need a permit to ride, Read more…