Use a breathable wool or polar fleece cooler to wick the moisture away, allowing the horse to cool down gradually without catching a chill. Clipped horses will cool down faster and a quarter-sheet or cooler during the final walking phase of the workout is recommended. How do you cool down Read more…
As their name suggests, they slow down the rate of consumption by providing hay through small openings. When slow feeders are kept full, they allow the horse to graze whenever he wants, thereby encouraging the horse to eat less and still have free access to forage.” How do I get Read more…
Fetlock boots, also called brushing boots or ankle boots, are worn on a horse’s hind legs. They are designed to protect the inside of a horse’s legs from injuries caused by the opposite hock striking the lower leg and fetlock. What types of horse boots are there? Types of Horse Read more…
Grab boots, Scalping boots (also known as scalpers) and quarter boots are available in leather or rubber and are essential for protecting the coronary band and heels. They also help prevent damage to shoes if your horse overreaches. These boots are available in leather and rubber options in a range Read more…
Horses also have chestnuts on the insides of the hind legs; these are found just below the hocks. Often explained as toenail remnants from previous eons, chestnuts are actually vestiges of foot pads, the tough-fibered cushions that animals walk on. Should you remove chestnuts on horses? You don’t really have Read more…
Tendon boots protect the horse’s front legs from strikes from the hind hooves which can occur when landing a jump. In comparison, fetlock boots are used on the horse’s hind legs and just protect the fetlock from brushing injuries. There are many different styles available. What is the difference between Read more…
The primary purpose behind a standing wrap is to give the tendons and ligaments in the horse’s leg more support while preventing excess fluid buildup (also known as stocking up). This is critical for the horse after strenuous work, during trailering, or when they are on stall rest. Are standing Read more…
“Counter-canter helps to develop a horse’s canter rhythm, improve his balance and ability to carry the weight behind, and is a great exercise to use before starting flying changes. It is also really good for improving a horse’s suppleness. When should you introduce a counter canter? The horse should be Read more…
Let your horse run free; you can retrieve him later. Once you are falling, try to draw yourself into a ball, press your chin to your chest, bring your arms up in a brace position with the elbows slightly bent to protect your head and neck, and bring your knees Read more…
Because mustard contains acetic acid, something the body uses to produce acetylcholine, owners believed supplementing with the condiment would help their horses boost acetylcholine levels and prevent tying-up. Can you give mustard to horses? Mustard plants produce glucosinolate toxins and when ingested, causes toxicosis in your horse. This toxin is Read more…