Most horses can’t jump over a standard (about 4 ft) field fence. Jumpers need to be trained. Can horses get over fences? A reining horse could jump, and might even have really nice form over fences, but he’ll have a hard time competing against a tall, lanky hunter with a Read more…
Coverage for surgical or medical expense is not currently available for racehorses. Medical insurance IS available for breeding stock, and for young horses not yet in training. How much does the owner of a race horse make? The purse money for a horse race comes from different places, such as Read more…
This means riders must be below the 0.05 blood-alcohol limit while on horseback, cannot touch their mobile phones, and have to abide by all traffic signs and the speed limit at all times. Can you ride a horse and drink? In most states, riding your horse drunk might earn you Read more…
While there are no set guidelines about horse riding on the beach in the UK in terms of permits and approvals, you should understand that some beaches are privately owned and some are owned by the local authority. Due to this some require permits to allow riders to use them, Read more…
Wearing and using things like a helmet, riding boots, a crash vest, and safety stirrups can make your ride safer and if you’re a novice rider, may make you feel more confident in the saddle. What do you wear when riding a horse? Well, that’s honestly pretty simple: the best Read more…
Here are some of the questions you may consider: What do you like/dislike. Any pain in your body or discomfort. What is your bucket list. What activity do you enjoy the most. Do you have anything to say to us. Who do you love the most. Why do you do Read more…
Livery yard or field rent Unless you have a patch of land at home to keep your horse, you’ll need to rent a field or look for a livery yard where the horse can be kept. Your first port of call could be local farmers. Can I keep horses on Read more…
This includes the ‘right to roam’ and allows for activities like walking, sightseeing, bird-watching and climbing. It does not allow for riding bicycles or horses, driving vehicles, camping, and a number of other activities that may damage the common land and its vegetation or disturb livestock or wildlife. What can Read more…
According to the American Guide Horse Foundation, they need fresh air, as they are susceptible to respiratory illnesses if they are kept in a stuffy house. Can a horse be happy living alone? Some horses thrive living alone but others are anxious or depressed without an equine companion. Keeping a Read more…
Collapse or exhaustion in the competing horse is usually preceded by a short period of stumbling, unsteadiness and weakness. Typically, this occurs from three different causes. The most common causes are heat exhaustion, pulmonary hemorrhage and a severe cardiovascular incident. Why would a horse suddenly collapse? In horses, syncope usually Read more…