To prevent the spread of disease, it’s best to quarantine the new horse (keeping them away from other horses) for at least ten days. How long does it take for a horse to settle into a new herd? In our experience, it can take horses anywhere from one week to Read more…
Training your horse to rear is a great opportunity to bond with them while adding another trick to their repertoire. You just want to make sure you’re taking a few safety precautions since rearing can be dangerous. Can horses be trained to rear? Rearing may be taught as a trick Read more…
Daniel Fowler-Prime. Horse surfing was invented in 2004 by Daniel Fowler-Prime and Matt Smith, two English horsemen from Cornwall, England. Fowler-Prime, who was also a passionate skater, decided to try and tow a mountainboard behind a horse. Who invented surfing? The first surfing references were found in Polynesia. Cave painting Read more…
Scenting. Stabled horses often paw the bed and roll when they are put into a new stable or if clean bedding has been put down. It is thought that they do this to cover the bedding with their own smell. Why do horses roll after you wash them? Horses roll Read more…
Interval training actually trains your horse’s heart to pump more blood to all their muscles while extracting that oxygen more efficiently. This means that it will make all their other workouts easier for them! Is interval training good for horses? Interval training is a long standing method that has been Read more…
The treadmill for horses is used to give horses an additional movement. The training devices ideally support the warm-up before the workout, as well as during the drying process. In addition, treadmills contribute to an increase in physical fitness and muscle building and to rehabilitation. Why is exercising a horse Read more…
Treadmills generally start at around $30,000, or $60,000 for a hydro enhanced version, but figure in all the extras and you can count on double or triple those amounts. How much is a water treadmill? The Water Walker and its conjoined Spa cost approximately $89,000. Are treadmills good for horses? Read more…
Aqua treadmill exercise can also be used to increase cardiovascular fitness and strength in horses in work. The horse enters the treadmill while the tank is empty and the chamber fills quickly with water to a pre-set level, depending on the horse’s injury. What is the point of a water Read more…
German researchers have discovered just how good with numbers your horse is, and it’s probably better than you thought. A study from Germany suggests your horse is better with numbers than you might have thought. Can horses do maths? And don’t despair: while horses may not be able to do Read more…
It is advisable to monitor your horse’s body condition and weight regularly, at least every two weeks where possible. If there are any specific concerns regarding weight or condition, more regular monitoring is desirable. Why is checking a horse’s body condition regularly important? Body condition scoring serves as an effective Read more…