Cleaning & Re-proofing We would recommend that you wash & reproof your rug once a year. If your rug fits in your washing machine, you can wash at home but make sure that you use a rug wash such as Nikwax, detergents or fabric conditioners will damage the waterproofing. Read more…
No, sea horses were given that name because their angular heads reminded someone of the head of a horse. There is a vague visual resemblance. They are both animals of Earth, but one is a large land mammal, and the other is a tiny, delicate, ocean-dwelling fish. Are seahorses related Read more…
Legging your horse up will take a minimum of four weeks, and six weeks might be a better target to shoot for if you plan to compete in speed or jumping events. How long does it take to leg a horse up? You’ll start off with walking in hand, before Read more…
First of all, whales and dolphins do not descend from cows and horses. They are in the same order as even-toed ungulates, called Artiodactyla. What are whales closest ancestors? Scientists find missing link between the whale and its closest relative, the hippo. Is a seal more related to a whale Read more…
The role of a competition groom includes everything from the day-to-day care of the horse, to the travelling to competitions and preparing the horses for the event. What does a groom do for a horse? Grooms work at stables and are responsible for feeding, grooming, and exercising horses. They saddle Read more…
When his front feet are involved, your horse often stands with front feet “parked out” in front and hind feet placed much farther under his body than normal. He’s trying to take weight off his forelimbs. Why do horses stand and stare? Healthy horses are generally very inquisitive and alert Read more…
Ensures chafing does not occur beneath tack: When you groom your horse before riding, it ensures that their coat is clean, which, in turn, reduces the chances of chafing once you put on their tack and head out. This means that their riding session will be nice and comfortable. Do Read more…
Unfortunately, a lot of hair growth is determined by genetics (as in humans) so your Thoroughbred is probably never going to have a mane as thick as his Welsh pony counterpart. However, most horses can grow stronger and longer manes and tails with the right care. Can all horses grow Read more…
Self-grooming consists of tail swishing, rolling, nipping, and rubbing on inanimate objects [29,32]. Mutual grooming generally occurs between two horses. They stand parallel to each other on the same side of the body and bite, lick, or pull their opponent’s head, mane, back, and hindquarters [16,23,33]. Do horses Social groom? Read more…
In the wild, horses have access to hours of grazing to trim their own teeth. Our domestic horses don’t have that, so they need dental help. It’s important to have a horse’s teeth balanced periodically, especially when their food and conditions are changing. Do wild horses have sharp teeth? In Read more…