To change leads in the front legs, first at a lope, cue the horse or turn the horse with the inside rein when the front legs are just coming off the ground so that he reaches for the new lead. As his hind legs come off the ground, cue the Read more…
Good nutrition is a key to overall health in horses. Especially in young horses, feeding for smooth, gradual growth will help in the development of strong bones and healthy cartilage. Slow, steady training is important in keeping horses sound. What’s good for horse joints? Top 8 Joint Supplements for Horses Read more…
Artillery could not function without horses. Most six-gun batteries had 120 horses to pull the heavy cannons, caissons, and limbers. A cavalry regiment needed about 1200 horses. Confederate troopers supplied their own horses. How many horses can pull a wagon? Anywhere from one to eight horses may be needed to Read more…
In these hoofed animals, the cannon bone replaces the five largest bones that humans have in each hand (metacarpals) and in each foot (metatarsals). It is actually two elongated metacarpal/tarsal bones fused together. What is the purpose of the cannon on a horse? The cannon bone is a weight-bearing bone Read more…
The cannon bone is a weight-bearing bone in the lower leg and stretches from the knee joint to the fetlock joint. On either side of the cannon bone are the splints that help support the carpus bones of the knee. Behind the fetlock joint are two bones known as the Read more…
If your horse gets used to magnetic boots, then normally, you can leave them on for 4 or 12 hours. Can you leave magnetic boots on a horse overnight? The magnetic boots and rugs can be used both during the day and overnight, whilst the horse is in the stable Read more…
Leg wraps or boots are used for the protection of the lower legs of horses during training, shipping, and exercise, as well as for therapeutic and medical purposes to provide support or cover for injuries. Variations include: Bell boots. Polo wraps, sometimes called track bandages when used in horse racing. Read more…
While the risk of injury to the arms can possibly only be reduced by clever rolling behaviour during a fall, riding hats, body protectors and back protectors protect against serious injuries to the head and torso during riding. Do horse riding body protectors work? No body protector can prevent serious Read more…
Treating stocking up is easy—you simply need to get your horse moving. Ride him, walk him by hand or turn him out with a pasture mate. With activity, swelling will usually diminish within the hour. Don’t miss out! What causes a horse to stock up? Stocking up is harmless swelling Read more…
Caused by inactivity and reduced lymph flow, this “stocking up” is usually not serious and will dissipate as the horse is exercised. It’s more common in older horses and can affect all four legs, though stocking up is often seen only in the hind legs. How do I stop my Read more…