You can make ice lollies from whatever food is normally part of your horse’s diet, such as apples and carrots, and freeze these things in water overnight. Your horse will enjoy licking the ice lolly throughout the afternoon and it will be helpful in keeping him cool. How do you Read more…
English riding is an equestrian discipline with many different styles; however, at the most basic level, most versions require riders to use both hands on the reins, rather than just one hand, as is often seen in western riding. What is English horse riding? In English riding, the rider takes Read more…
5-1.5ml; up to 3 times daily. This would be a safe starting point for people to incorporate ginger into their horse’s regimen. Can I give my horse ginger? Ginger is a great herbal supplement for horses, with multiple beneficial properties. Known to be helpful to the digestive system, it is Read more…
Pretzels are a popular snack food, but you may be wondering if they are safe for your horse to eat. The answer is yes, horses can eat pretzels. Will horses eat pretzels? Pretzels: Giving your horse pretzels in small amounts as an occasional treat can be fun and satisfying. What Read more…
You should never feed a horse chocolate candies. Chocolate contains an ingredient that is harmful to horses called theobromine. It can cause severe central nervous issues in horses. Can horses eat candy? Horses love sugar and fruit flavors, so those Halloween candies are sure to be a hit. But proceed Read more…
Please give way to horses you meet in shared spaces, especially in underpasses or near roads. Slow down when you see a horse – well before you meet it. Don’t ring bells as they may startle a horse – use your voice. Stop to give horse riders time to position Read more…
They do enjoy it and most horses will seek it out. Can horses have licorice candy? Licorice. Even though licorice is considered safe, it is a substance that will come up positive in drug tests. Best to avoid Twizzlers and other variations that are flavored with licorice root if you Read more…
Just like alfalfa, the licorice plant is a legume and closely related to peas! The root offers a taste that is said to be 30-50 times sweeter than sugar. Now most people wouldn’t think of a horse enjoying the taste of licorice, but go ahead and ask their opinion. They Read more…
The jumping seat, with the knees, shoulders, and head in front of the perpendicular line made by the stirrup leather, and the hips behind it, keeping the rider balanced over a horse’s center of gravity and off the back. How should you sit when jumping a horse? In a nutshell, Read more…
Interestingly, you can also place a bet on whether or not the Triple Crown will be won in 2022. At odds of 9-to-2 (+450), this is a fun wager, where you’re guaranteed to be still standing after the Kentucky Derby. And then you can cheer on the winning horse on Read more…