Step #3: Gently Pull Back on the Reins Pulling back on the reins is when you pick up the reins and move your hands back until you have tension in the reins between your hands and the horse’s mouth. What muscles do you work when you ride a horse? Horseback Read more…
You could choose to plait your horse’s mane and tail, but it’s just as acceptable to pull them neatly. In fact, a well-pulled tail can help to improve your horse’s overall appearance and can really flatter your horse’s hindquarters. Why do people pull horses tail? The main reason for pulling Read more…
A raised tail is often a sign of high excitement or just feeling great. Young horses, or horses with excess energy, galloping freely in a field often hoist their tails high to show their exuberance. Why do horses swish their tail when running? Tail-swishing indicates tension in the horse, often Read more…
When used occasionally, Mane ‘n Tail may help provide smoother, shinier locks that are more prone to growth, too. Overusing Mane ‘n Tail can lead to side effects. Talk to a dermatologist about which types of hair care products might work best for your own hair type. Does horse and Read more…
Clipping Encourages Glossy Summer Coats There is nothing better than a shiny, healthy summer coat. Much like getting a haircut encourages human hair to grow, clipping encourages your horse’s coat to grow back glossier than ever just in time for summer! Should you trim horse hair? Pros of Body Clipping Read more…
Pulling a horse’s tail after exercise will make it easier for you and more comfortable for him. After exercise, your horse will be warm, and his pores will be open, allowing the hair to fall out more easily and less painfully. What does pulling a horse’s tail do? Tail pulls Read more…
In addition to shade and a source of fresh water, every summer turnout space needs to have a salt block. Horses lose large amounts of the essential mineral in their sweat, and if it’s not replenished, an electrolyte imbalance may develop, leading to low blood pressure or even neurological or Read more…
To buy a horse, you can expect to pay between $100 – $10,000, depending on the horse breed’s pedigree, how you are planning to use the horse, and your location. The average cost of a hobby-horse is about $3,000. According to Seriously Equestrian, the most expensive horse breeds can cost Read more…
“Any person who, with intent to defraud, marks or brands any unmarked horse, mule, cow, hog, sheep, goat or other domestic animal which is the property of another or alters or defaces the mark or brand of such animal must, on conviction, be punished as if he had stolen it.” Read more…
Table 1. Branding times based on age and color of horse and type of branding iron used. Color (age) Stainless steel Copper/brass Dark* horses (8 months and younger) 8 seconds 7 seconds Dark horses (older) 8 seconds 10 seconds Light* horses (8 months and younger) 12 seconds 15 seconds Light Read more…