Stretches are a great way to warm up, cool down, and increase flexibility for your horse’s muscles. Studies have been done that suggest static equine stretches outside of exercise help to improve power and speed, as well as reduce the risk of injury. The best time to stretch your horse Read more…
A balanced and proportionate body is key to proper leg structure. A proportionate horse is usually square. Square means the height from the withers to ground should equal the length of body (point of shoulder to the point of the buttocks). A proportionate horse will be symmetrical on both sides Read more…
The rhythm, tempo, and energy of the canter must remain the same. The moment that you feel the horse beginning to drop behind your leg, get after him with your leg, perhaps give him a touch with your spur, or flick him with your whip behind your leg to get Read more…
The kidney plays a major role in maintaining body water balance: it has the ability to concentrate urine (decrease volume) when water intake is low and dilute urine (increase volume) when water intake is high. Sweat Loss Sweating is the primary cooling mechanism for a horse. Which organ keeps our Read more…
Weaving is a behaviour in horses that is classified as a stable vice, in which the horse repetitively sways on its forelegs, shifting its weight back and forth by moving the head and neck side to side. It may also include swaying of the rest of the body and picking Read more…
Although the mare continues to ovulate regularly every 21 days throughout the breeding season, the length of estrus (sexual receptivity) varies from 2–8 days, and the length of diestrus varies accordingly to maintain a 21-day interval. At what age do mares stop ovulating? Mares over 20 years of age may Read more…
Humans, they point out, are well aware of the importance of touch to babies, and often assume that stroking or gently handling an animal will have positive effects. However, horses – in common with many ungulates that produce only one offspring at a time – do not indulge in much Read more…
This stance can not only be integrated into fighting but also during exercises and forms. It is most commonly used for practicing punches or to strengthen the legs and back. Which stance is best for fighting? Your feet should be at a slightly side angle and knees should be facing Read more…
Foals are often cheaper to purchase In addition, just like with the purchase of an older horse, there are more costs involved, such as the costs of transport, rearing, veterinary costs, farrier and at a later stadium saddle breaking and a X-ray examination. How much does a foal cost? Buying Read more…
Purchasing a young horse (weanling to yearling) is something many horse owners consider at some point. Some people reason that it’s a path to owning a higher-quality horse in a more affordable package than a mature, trained horse. How much does it cost to get a baby horse? Those looking Read more…