In most cases, they need to have hay or pasture throughout the day, with additional grain feedings twice a day. An average-size horse will eat about 20 lbs. of food a day and drink at least eight gallons of water. What are the daily chores with a horse? Feeding, cleaning, Read more…
Ideally, you want to fit a neck strap so that you can fit one of your fingers underneath it and still be able to hold onto the reins. This usually requires between 10-12cm of slack when measured just in front of the withers. Why do horses wear neck straps? A Read more…
Having beans will cause your horse discomfort, a bit like walking with a stone constantly in your shoe. The signs that your horse needs his sheath cleaned include having problems passing urine and you will visibly see build up of smegma on the outside of the penis. What are the Read more…
STEP 1: Secure Your Horse. STEP 2: Loosen Hair and Dirt with a Curry Comb. STEP 3: Remove Hair, Dirty and Sweat with a Hard/Dandy Brush. STEP 4: Smooth and Clean with a Soft/Body Brush. STEP 5: Pick Hooves. STEP 6: Clean Their Face. STEP 7: Brush Out Mane and Read more…
During the 1920s, many roads were being paved, but a lot of dirt roads still existed. At this time, horse-drawn carriages were virtually non-existent, and many people had automobiles. When did they use horse drawn carriages? Horse And Buggy Rides Horse drawn carriages were among the most popular forms of Read more…
body brush – a soft bristled brush used for removing dust and scurf from the coat, mane, and tail. It usually has a flat back and broad, material handle. I particularly like the flexible type of body brush as it contours to the horse’s body better than a regular kind. Read more…
A soft body brush can also be used on sensitive areas of your horse’s body, like the face, lower legs, and around the nether regions. My horses love to have their faces brushed with a soft body brush! Where should you not brush a horse? Step 3: Use a Hard/stiff Read more…
Leg Clays a are a great way of cooling or warming horses’ legs. Here at Farm & Stable we stock a wide range of leg clays from leading manufacturers, such as the TRM from Ireland. Horses’ tendons and ligaments can get “tight” after extensive exercise, presenting a greater risk of Read more…
Before you turn him out, apply a protective balm to your horse’s dry legs. This prevents the water and bacteria from reaching his skin. Vaseline works well, as do other oil-based jellies and ointments. You can even use an antibacterial ointment or essential oils for extra measure. How do you Read more…
Five-step mud removal Allow it to dry. Wet mud is nearly impossible to remove from a horse’s coat. Tackle the worst with a shedding blade. The “toothed” edge of a shedding blade will cut through the thickest mud. Curry, curry, curry. Break out the brushes. Do one last wipe. Don’t Read more…