Keeping track of a horse’s fitness can be an important tool to prevent injury and overwork when developing or assessing training programs for all exercising horses. Why is horse fitness important? Daily movement and exercise are key for the overall health of your horse, including increasing their endurance and stamina Read more…
Secondly, the purpose of the restraint is to keep the horse and all of the people involved with the horses as safe as possible. From a halter and lead rope to general anesthesia, there are various forms of control available to perform any procedure needed. What is horse restraint? Halter Read more…
Treatment for insulin resistance may consist of the following: Weight loss through diet and exercise if the animal is obese. Limiting carbohydrate (sugar/starch) intake through elimination of grain and high sugar feeds. Test pastures and hay for amounts of sugars present. Can a horse recover from insulin resistance? Horses that Read more…
A healthy CNS is 0-2. A score of 3 or higher has been linked to an increased risk of laminitis and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS)1. How do you test for equine metabolic syndrome? How is equine metabolic syndrome diagnosed? Blood glucose and insulin level measurements at single time points are Read more…
Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horses must stand above 11 hands (44 inches, 112 cm) high to be registered. Horses above this height are divided into two categories: Class A horses stand taller than 14.2 hands (58 inches, 147 cm), while Class B horses stand 11 to 14.1 hands (44 to 57 Read more…
They have been willing, sweet, nice gaits, very trainable and a great horse for first time owners. They have also been pretty easy to teach to canter, since many of them will trot, when they are loose. What is the temperament of a Kentucky Mountain Horse? The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Read more…
Is the Rocky Mountain Horse Right for You? This breed is known for its great temperament, and that means it can be a great fit for kids, adults, and beginning riders. What is the best type of horse to get for a beginner? American Quarter Horse Quarter Horses are arguably Read more…
Angle your legs under your hips. Keep your legs directly under your hips. Your body should be aligned from your ear all the way to your heel. Angle your feet so that your heel is lower than your toe. Turn your toes slightly out so that your lower leg has Read more…
A pirouette is a two-track lateral movement asked of a horse in dressage, in which the animal makes a circle with its front end around a smaller circle made by the hind end. How do you ask a horse to pirouette? To ask for a quarter pirouette To ask for Read more…
Always walk on the right hand side (off-side) of the horse, so you are between the horse and the traffic. Horses should be familiarised with being led on the off side, before being lead on the road. Use the correct hand signals when making any changes of direction. What is Read more…