The record for holding the horse stance pose for the longest duration was set by Sunil Kumar A. (born on February 6, 1999) of Aramada, Kerala. He held himself in the horse stance position for 6 minutes and 24 seconds, as confirmed on October 28, 2021. How long should I Read more…
It’s cheaper to drive a car than ride a horse The cumulative yearly cost for riding a horse, based on Heels Down’s data, is $16,000-$19,000. If you’re looking to save money by riding a horse instead of driving a car due to high gas prices, you’ll likely be disappointed. How Read more…
They may really crave their stalls. They may shiver. However, shivering is also just a perfectly normal way to warm up, so a warm horse may shiver for a short while when he is cold and be happy. The cold horse will be seen shivering much more frequently or when Read more…
Your hands should always be in the forward position encouraging the horse to work into the bridle from behind – remember the saying that your hand and lower arm belong to the horse, not you. What to do with your hands when riding? Keep your hands upright, with your thumb Read more…
Although bitless bridles are getting increasingly popular, most horse riders today still use a bit to control their horse. Many people consider the bit essential to riding, while others suggest it’s unnecessary and cruel. Horse bits are not necessarily cruel, though they can cause discomfort and pain for the horse. Read more…
The double bridle is used in order to refine and finesse communication between horse and rider at the highest levels of classical riding. What is the purpose of double reins on a horse? Through the 19th and 20th century the use of the double bridle spread, as riders saw the Read more…
Recommended: The peewee bit often works very well for horses that put their tongue over the bit or stick it out as it is unobtrusive. The Sprenger WH ultra is a dressage legal bit, the 16mm in particular is very successful for horses that resent tongue pressure and try to Read more…
Split reins are ideal for one-hand riding, and when your horse drops its head, you can easily hold the reins. They are also easy to use to lead your horse, and the long ends can be used as a whip. What is the purpose of split reins? Split reins: a Read more…
The double bridle is used in order to refine and finesse communication between horse and rider at the highest levels of classical riding. What is the purpose of double reins? “The double bridle allows the rider to correct the horse more quickly, and to collect the horse to a higher Read more…
For Jolly Balls and other play items, a little molasses or peanut butter spread on the toy’s handle is a good way to teach your horse to put their mouth on the correct part of the toy. When they figure out how to use the item the right way, you Read more…