The insemination procedure itself ranges from $200 to $500. The total price of AI typically starts at $1,000 and ranges upward depending on the cost of the donor stud semen. When should you artificially inseminate a horse? The optimal time for AI using chilled semen is within 24 hours before Read more…
Horse of a different color and horse of another color are two forms of an idiom that dates back to Shakespeare. What is the origin of the idiom horse of a different color? This term probably derives from a phrase coined by Shakespeare, who wrote “a horse of that color” Read more…
Hames are attached to a horse collar used to distribute the load around a horse’s neck and shoulders when pulling a wagon or plough. What are Hames for horses? Express horse harness. On either side of the collar are wooden or metal bars called hames. Leather straps, called traces, run Read more…
Always be sure to approach the head of the horse first, and give them a quick scratch before you throw something at their backs; even for experienced horses this is simply polite. What should you do before riding your horse? Horse Riding Tips for Beginners Always wear a helmet. Wear Read more…
Definition of dismount verb (used without object) to get off or alight from a horse, bicycle, etc. verb (used with object) to bring or throw down, as from a horse; unhorse; throw: The horse twisted and bucked and finally dismounted its rider. What is it called when you dismount from Read more…
A horse that is labeled unbroken or not broke has not been ridden before and is not considered to be rideable. These horses are often either too young to break or horses that no one ever got around to training. What does it mean if a horse is not broke? Read more…
Horse-riding is often simply called riding. The usual American word is horseback riding. What is the word for riding a horse? Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, ‘horseman’, ‘horse’), commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English), includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting. What Read more…
There are a few reasons why a horse may not want to pick up their feet: The horse is being stubborn and disrespectful. The horse has pain that is triggered when they pick up their feet. The horse has a difficult time balancing on three legs. How do I get Read more…
Composting– Composting a horse is not an easy task and can take up to 10 months. But doing so has some benefits; the horse’s carcass turns into rich soil that can be used as fertilizer for gardens. What can you do with a dead horse? All horses, when they die, Read more…
Get back on the horse is an admonition that one must immediately confront a failure and try again. For instance, if one fails to secure a job after a disastrous interview, one must get back on the horse and continue going to job interviews. What does getting on the horse Read more…