A riding boot is a boot made to be used for horse riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe to protect the rider’s foot when on the ground and Read more…
The boots should feel snug around your calf without cutting off your circulation. A good fit will be firm while still being able to fit an index finger into the boot. Your tall boots should fit right up into the bend behind your knee. As the boots flex and mould Read more…
A broodmare is a mare used for breeding. A horse’s female parent is known as its dam. What do you call a female horse used for breeding? BroodmareBroodmare: An adult female horse that is kept specifically for breeding purposes. Stud: An adult male horse that is used for breeding purposes. Read more…
Ginger, or Gan Jiang, prevents pro-inflammatory cytokine activity, making it useful for inflammatory conditions, generally. Recent results of a double-blind clinical trial indicated that ginger root was as effective as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). What can I give my horse for inflammation? Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly Read more…
Mint leaves are safe for horses to eat and can actually provide a number of health benefits. They can be fed fresh, dried, or as a supplement. Is peppermint plant safe for horses? The plant has a strong pungent minty odor when crushed. Perilla mint plants are toxic to horses, Read more…
Tendon and Fetlock Boots 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 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. Why are horses ankles wrapped? Leg wraps or boots are Read more…
Safety: Horseback riding boots must be closed-toed, which most rookies already know. Riding boots should also have a distinct heel for safety reasons. Many rain boots have a shallow heel that could allow your foot to accidentally slide through your stirrups–resulting in being dragged if you fall off. Can you Read more…
The only way to register is to complete a four-year Apprenticeship with an Approved Training Farrier (ATF). How long does it usually take to shoe a horse? Some horses just need their feet trimmed and don’t need shoes, that generally takes 15–30 minutes. Some horses only need shoes on the Read more…
The Cossacks were Russian military horsemen who saw themselves as Orthodox Christian warriors, in voluntary service to the tsar. Repressed after the Bolshevik Revolution, since the collapse of the Soviet Union they have re-emerged and are trying to revive Cossack traditions. Are Cossacks Ukrainian or Russian? Cossacks were mainly East Read more…