Horses started consistently to be mounted roughly a millennium and a half after the chariot was invented. Why did people use chariots instead of riding horses? The great advantage of the chariot was its speed, which permitted it to drive circles around the phalanx, staying out of range while raining Read more…
The Cyclical History of Horse Racing: The USA’s Oldest and (Sometimes) Most Popular Spectator Sport. Horse racing was an elite American sport that dated to the colonial era. Is horse racing the oldest sport? Horse racing is one of the oldest of all sports, and its basic concept has undergone Read more…
Taking lessons once a week on a school horse falls into the hobby category. I would even go so far as to say that owning a horse or horses in full care/training can be a hobby. But, for the overwhelming majority of equestrians, it is very much a lifestyle, and Read more…
To groom, a horse takes time, especially for a beginner, but you’ll get quicker after a few months. I usually give myself an hour to groom my horse thoroughly, but that includes taking breaks. If I worked at it straight, I could easily groom a horse in 30 minutes or Read more…
“Płotka” is the Polish term for a female horse, and it’s also an informal version of the word “płoć,” which literally translates to “roach” or “roachy.” Geralt is known for favoring mares over stallions, therefore, the monster hunter’s preference ties his steed’s name to Polish terminology. Why is the horses Read more…
“Płotka” is the Polish term for a female horse, and it’s also an informal version of the word “płoć,” which literally translates to “roach” or “roachy.” Geralt is known for favoring mares over stallions, therefore, the monster hunter’s preference ties his steed’s name to Polish terminology. Is roach a special Read more…
Leaving brushes and towels wet or damp can cause bacteria to grow. Bacteria potentially causes all sorts of problems like fungus and dry skin for your horse. Allowing brushes and towels to dry completely will give them a smaller chance of transferring bacteria to your horse’s coat. Should you brush Read more…
Roach. The horse Geralt owned throughout the game is named Roach. Why are all Geralt’s horse named roach? “Płotka” is the Polish term for a female horse, and it’s also an informal version of the word “płoć,” which literally translates to “roach” or “roachy.” Geralt is known for favoring mares Read more…
They keep the horse’s tail protected! In muddy fall and winter months, your horse’s tail may drag or get rolled in dirt and muck. It’s best to shield it. Furthermore, when you take off the lycra or cotton bag, you’ll have a clean and beautiful tail. What do you use Read more…
Hold one end of a tape at the foal’s elbow and measure the distance to the ground. Double this measurement and you have an idea of how tall the mature horse will be. For a weanling that is four to six months old, measure from the elbow to a point Read more…