Use a #10 or all-purpose blade on your horse’s body. You want to clip against the direction the hair grows in long, even strokes. Which way do you clip a horse? It is recommended to clip against the coat, or in the opposite direction that the hair grows. This will Read more…
The ultimate way to remove a winter coat is clipping. There are various styles of clips you can give your horse aside from the full-body clip. A trace clip is popular for performance horses as it removes hair where a working horse sweats the most. How do you get horse Read more…
Except as otherwise posted, the speed limit on department areas is 45 miles per hour. Equestrian use is allowed on roads open to vehicular traffic. Horses must stay on roads open to vehicular traffic or on multi-use trails posted as open to horses. Can I take my horse on the Read more…
Acute tenosynovitis of the extensor tendon sheaths is often caused by trauma, such as a fall or hitting a jump with the carpus. This injury is common in event horses, in which it often is not associated with lameness. Diagnosis of acute tenosynovitis is based on clinical signs and ultrasonography. Read more…
The lowest point your cinch should sit is 3-4″ above the elbow. This allows clearance and no interference when riding. The best way to get an accurate cinch size is to take a string and hold it on one side 3-4″ above the elbow. Then you run it under the Read more…
Horses hate being groomed for one of three reasons: fear, dominance, or because you’re doing it wrong! Why does my horse not like being brushed? There are a number of reasons why a horse may not like to be groomed. Sometimes it’s a sign of a larger medical issue going Read more…
Wounds sutured within 4 hours of occurrence tend to heal much more successfully that those that are repaired later, after the tissues have started to dry out. When does a horse wound need stitches? If the wound is large or deep, call the vet; it may require stitching. If the Read more…
Some H&H readers admit to having up to 14 rugs for one horse, while others just have one or two turnouts. For those who do rug up in the field, it is certainly handy to have two turnouts of different weights to use according to the temperature. Is it better Read more…
When choosing a turnout blanket, the most common types of deniers you will see are: 600D (medium), 1200D (heavy) or 1680D (very heavy.) The higher the denier number, the thicker the weave, and the stronger the material in general. Is 600 or 1200 denier better? Commonly rugs will be 600D, Read more…
Materials: You’ll need a stick, some fabric, wool yarn, and filling. It’s fun to draw your own patterns, but you can find some great free patterns on Pinterest and Google. What are hobby horses made out of? The Hobby Horses are made of durable velboa-fabric. The pieces are cut out Read more…