Glorious grass There are loads of benefits to riding and jumping on grass, and it’s great practice to school in a grass arena. Benefits include… Top tip – If you find your pony slipping on grass or losing confidence, consider using studs. Can you jump in grass reins? Balanced Support Read more…
Show jumping is all about the numbers. The horse and rider team with the fastest time and the fewest faults wins. Hunters: Where the horse and rider jump a course and the judging is based on accuracy, grace, and elegance. Jumpers Where the horse and rider memorize a course of Read more…
They are designed to protect the tendon area from strikes from the hind hooves which can occur when landing a jump. Tendon boots also protect the inside of the legs from brushing injuries caused when a hoof catches the leg. Do horses need to wear boots when jumping? Some horses Read more…
Quarter Horse shows become more inviting to hunter and jumper riders, but Quarter Horses can be more competitive in USEF shows as well. Are quarter horses good for hunter jumpers? Quarter horses make excellent jumpers with competent training, and under a rider, it connects with. The American Quarter Horse breed Read more…
You can train your horse to jump by having them first become comfortable trotting and trotting over ground poles, then slowly working your way towards a small jump over a cross rail. Once they have become comfortable with this, you can begin incrementally increasing the height of the jumps. Can Read more…
No matter where you start, this advice will take you higher. Tip #1: Practice over ground poles. Tip #2: Don’t underestimate the importance of dressage. Tip #3: Utilize gymnastic exercises. Tip #4: Work on strengthening your leg. Tip #5: Learn when to let go. Tip #6: Look ahead. Tip #7: Read more…
Horses are of two major uses to hunters-to bring us to where the game is, and to transport game out of the woods. Most horseback hunting occurs in the West, where access into the mountains can be difficult. Of all the Western big-game species, elk are best suited to horseback Read more…
Show jumping, is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, Show jumping, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. What type of horseback riding is jumping? Showjumping involves horses carrying their riders over Read more…
Friesian Horse Size The Friesian horse stands at around 15 – 17 hands high, and weighs in between 544 – 635kg. To qualify for ‘star-designation’ or as a ‘ster Friesian’, Friesian mares and geldings should be a minimum of 15.2 hands high. How much does a Friesian horse weigh? 1,200-1,400 Read more…
Q: How long can a horse lay down before it dies? The exact amount of time varies. In general, equine surgeons cap surgeries to a maximum of 3 hours in length. The time frame is the same for horses not undergoing surgery. Is it OK for a horse to lay Read more…