Tying a horse, sometimes called racking-up, means securing a horse to a fixed object by means of a halter and lead rope. This may be done to restrict the horse’s movement for grooming, tacking up or simply to stop the horse from wandering around. What does tying-up in a horse Read more…
Uses of Gaits In competition, the gallop is normally reserved for speed and timed events, such as racing and working ranch horse events that rely on a fast horse catching or herding an animal. Both speeds are adjustable within the gait, which is to say that horses can canter both Read more…
MANGER TIE – This quick-release knot is frequently used when tying a horse to a post or a fence rail. Also called a reefers knot or a bowknot, it is a good non-slip knot (like a square knot) but has the advantage of being more easily untied when it has Read more…
“I teach a lot of Pony Club members and highly recommend that they ride with a neck strap. It helps to keep hands in the right place, provides something to hold onto to help with a light seat and jumping position. “It also gives a sense of security that there Read more…
Beet pulp, corn, sorghum, wheat bran, and milo all have a favorable branched chain to aromatic amino acid ratio and are recommended to make up the majority of the diet for horses with liver disease. How can I improve my horses liver? Vitamins and minerals Ensure that your horse is Read more…
Lipizzan A modern Lipizzan Other names Lipizzaner, Karster Country of origin Developed by the House of Habsburg from Arab, Barb, Spanish and Neapolitan stock. Today associated with the nations of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, and Slovenia. Traits What kind of horse is a dancing horse? — They’re called Lipizzans. They’re a Read more…
Soring is the practice of intentionally abusing a horse to accentuate its gait, causing the animals pain each time they step so they lift their front legs in a high-stepping gait called the “big lick.” The abuse often includes the use of caustic chemicals cooked into the skin but can Read more…
Hobbles are binds secured to horses’ legs that restrict their movement. It works by limiting the distance a horse can separate its legs. However, they do allow the animal to move around and graze. Hobbles are commonly used to train horses. Can a horse run with hobbles on? If you Read more…
Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. Why do Arabian horses hold their tail up? Since horses use their tails to communicate their moods, many raise their tail to show freshness and excitement. The Arabians carry their tail high as a sign of pride and their Read more…
Build up and beans, or beans in general can cause behavioral problems under saddle, due to extreme discomfort, the beans can cause pressure on the urethra making trot to canter transition interesting, leading to pigrooting and bucking. How do beans affect horses? Beans usually do not cause problems, but in Read more…