Light-colored eyes, blue, green, and grey, have less melanin in their iris. There are some horses with different amounts of pigment in each eye. When this happens, an animal may have one blue eye and one brown eye; this is called complete heterochromia. What is it called when a horse Read more…
Many herbivores, like horses and deer, have horizontal, rectangular pupils, rather than vertical slits. What animal has rectangular eyes? Goats are herbivores and need to be able to protect themselves when a predator comes along. A broad line of sight, aided by wide, rectangular-shaped pupils, allows them to see danger Read more…
These are a great option for horses that need more support or to temporarily improve the fit of a saddle. They are more ideal than the bulk of adding another normal saddle pad and have many specific technical features. Why would you use a half pad? Half pads are used Read more…
These quarter type horses were short coupled; kind eyed, had strong feet and bones, broad chested, very powerful in the hind end, and typically stood between 14 and 15 hands tall and weighed about 1200 pounds. What is foundation bred? Foundation bloodstock or foundation stock refers to animals that are Read more…
The Highway Code states that riders should never ride more than two abreast and advises that riders should travel in single file on narrow or busy roads or when riding around bends. Can a saddle be too heavy for a horse? It recommends that the rider and gear weigh no Read more…
8 1/2". Gaited horse saddles feature a higher gullet, usually 8 1/2″, to accommodate higher withers. What type of saddle is best for a high withered horse? Front Gussets This is great for horses with high withers, as it can be flocked to lift up the front, eliminating pressure on Read more…
Half pads are used for shock absorption It also minimizes the impact of the saddle and the pressure of the rider. This offers a lot of comfort to the withers and spine which makes it easier for the horse to move around. What is a pony pad used for? It Read more…
When your legs are on either side of the horse, the knee can get pulled out of alignment. This is known as chondromalecia. The most-common wear and tear usually occurs during posting the trot, but is not limited to just that motion. Is horse riding hard on knees? Be kind Read more…
Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4″ gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet. What is Read more…
Determining What Size Pad to Get: To determine the best size for your horse, measure the length of your saddle and add 2 to 3 inches to that length. Once under the saddle, your pad should show about 1-1.5″ of pad in the front and back of the saddle. What Read more…