Maryland’s rich equestrian heritage evokes a variety of traditions. Maryland gallops into full stride with a rich equestrian culture on display. The most visible tradition might be the Preakness Stakes, but horse enthusiasts can enjoy a wide variety of events and activities year-round. Is Maryland a horse state? STATE SYMBOLS Read more…
carriage. A carriage is a private four-wheeled vehicle for people and is most commonly horse-drawn. Second-hand private carriages were common public transport, the equivalent of modern cars used as taxis. Carriage suspensions are by leather strapping and, on those made in recent centuries, steel springs. What do you call the Read more…
Crazy Horse Memorial is only sustained by admission and private contributions. Your admission dollars support Crazy Horse Memorial’s mission to protect and preserve the culture, tradition, and living heritage of the indigenous people of North America. Your admission ticket includes access to: Three Museums. Who owns Crazy Horse? The memorial Read more…
Palpation is a procedure performed by a veterinarian who reaches into the rectum with their arm to feel the reproductive organs through the recto-vaginal wall. What do you feel when palpating a mare? If a mare does not return to estrus (heat) by 21 days after ovulation, many owners may Read more…
To apply a neck twitch, use both hands to firmly grasp a handful of skin in front of the slope of the shoulder. Then, keeping your grip firm, roll the skin forward. It can take a few minutes for this twitch to “take,” so be patient and “work the twitch” Read more…
Usually when horses lean on the bit it’s because they are fitted with a single jointed snaffle which is pinching due to its nutcracker action. What does it mean if a horse is heavy on the bit? Many horses become heavy on the bit because the rider isn’t asking for Read more…
The arrow should always be on the left hand side of the horse’s head pointing forwards, the way that the horse is looking. This ensures that the bit is sitting the right way in the horses mouth and employing the correct pressure points. How do you know if a bit Read more…
The bit, bridle and reins function together to give control of the horse’s head to the rider. The bit applies pressure to the horse’s mouth, and reinforces the other control signals from the rider’s legs and weight distribution. Should I use a bit on my horse? You can ride your Read more…
A noseband is the nose strap(s) on your horse’s bridle. These straps help to keep your horse’s mouth closed and prevent tongue problems, so that you can always work in a sensitive manner. How do you stop a horse from opening its mouth? Take the bit and reins off the Read more…
5 Ways to Bring Equestrian Style to your Home with Repurposed Horse Bits Horse Bits as Wall decor. Horse Bit Toilet Paper Roll Holder. Outdoor Holiday Decor. Gift Wrap Accents. Christmas Wreath Decoration. Horse Bits as Hangers / Spacers. What can you do with old bridles? 5 New Uses for Read more…