The Correct Procedure: Position yourself between the horse and the gate, so that you can control the gate and stop it from hitting the horse. Lead the horse into the field. Lead the horse a considerable distance into the field, well away from the entrance. Face the horse and take Read more…
Top 5 Canadian Horse Breeds Canadian Horse (Cheval Canadien) Canadian Rustic Pony. Lac La Croix Indian Pony (Ojibwe Pony) Newfoundland Pony. Sable Island Horse. Canadian Sport Horse. Canadian Warmblood. What are Canadian horses good for? Today, most Canadian horses are used as riding and driving horses, and are known for Read more…
A horse’s coat should see changes between 5-8 weeks of a new photoperiod cycle. The transition from winter to summer coat can be sped up with lots of hours grooming. Here are some of the most popular tools. Curry Combs are something every horse owner has in their grooming kit! Read more…
Fortunately the most common reason a horse does drop to the ground is to roll, and rolling is a perfectly natural behaviour for horses. It is both beneficial to their health and an indicator of their health. Horses that roll relieve themselves of accumulated physical and mental tensions. What does Read more…
Regular dental care is essential for the comfort and longevity of the horse. The upper jaw of the horse is wider than the lower jaw, which results in very efficient crushing of food. Do horses need their teeth cleaned? Because horses’ teeth are so different than ours, they require yearly Read more…
Wood became commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he made an unusual stipulation: from then on, all of the Mounties’ horses must be black. Are all RCMP horses black? All the horses are black: In 1937, Assistant Commissioner S. T. Wood headed the RCMP contingent at the coronation of Read more…
Shoulder and pastern angles of the horse should be between 40 and 55 degrees. The pastern angle to the toe should be 40 to 55 degrees. A nicely sloped hoof will transfer weight from the tendons to the upper leg. This decreases pressure on the tendons and maintains soundness. What Read more…
Anything causing inflammation in a foot will also result in more heat in that foot. A variety of conditions are known to be associated with hot feet; most notably laminitis, sole abscesses, sole bruises, and fractures. Why is my horses leg hot? Heat develops when there is increased blood flow Read more…
An easy and effective way of getting rid of them for the longer-term is to spray with a herbicide, such as GrazonPro. This is ideal for spot-treating small patches using a knapsack sprayer, or under fence lines or around gateways and water troughs. How do you restore a horse’s paddock? Read more…
Grant purchased the horse from the Army and named it Jeff Davis. He rode it instead of Cincinnati when there was long journeys to be made, because of its surefootedness and ability to stay fresh. What breed was Grant’s horse? thoroughbredGrant was known to ride and race horses, even in Read more…