Like many old-fashioned wedding traditions, gifting a horseshoe at a wedding is coming back into fashion as a sweet and romantic custom. If it’s a family keepsake, a bridal horseshoe is always passed down and never just kept by the one couple. This is especially true with real or vintage Read more…
Horseshoe pitching may have derived from the game of quoits played by Roman officers during the Roman occupation of Britain (1st to 5th century). Their men, lacking quoits, presumably used horseshoes, though the existence of iron U-shaped horseshoes at that time remains undocumented. Where did horseshoes originate? Horseshoes apparently are Read more…
Equine hooves typically get plenty of moisture in the spring. As a result, the horn that emerges is very pliant and relatively soft. In the summer, drier conditions stimulate the growth of much harder, denser horn. The zone between the soft and hard growth eventually causes the frogs and soles Read more…
Like many old-fashioned wedding traditions, gifting a horseshoe at a wedding is coming back into fashion as a sweet and romantic custom. If it’s a family keepsake, a bridal horseshoe is always passed down and never just kept by the one couple. Do brides still receive horseshoes? Traditionally a real Read more…
Traditionally a real horseshoe would be given to the bride, but these days you can create something a little more modern that still ties in the tradition but it doesn’t have to be an actual metal horseshoe as sometimes they can be hard to source. It makes it extra special Read more…
Clean out the horse’s hooves daily. It is important to keep your horse’s hooves clean and free of debris. Daily cleaning will ensure that the hooves stay healthy and that the horse can walk comfortably. Cleaning out the hooves is typically just one part of a daily grooming routine. How Read more…
Tesco, whose own brand burgers were found to contain 29% horsemeat, promised to tighten up their supply chain, source British meat and be more transparent about the supply of their products. Using British meat and local suppliers where possible is part of the manifesto for many UK supermarkets. When did Read more…
Recovery. A hip replacement means almost immediate relief from your previous discomfort. You’ll be up and walking the same day as your surgery and can generally return home a few days after that (if not the same day). Many riders can get back in the saddle for some light riding Read more…
Take a cotton ball or pad and dampen it with rubbing alcohol, gently applying the rubbing alcohol to the teeth to disinfect them. Rinse the teeth with clean water afterwards. Make sure you wash your hands before and after handling extracted teeth. How do you clean a horse’s pulled tooth? Read more…
Peeling, flaking hooves look alarming, but are a normal consequence of dry summer weather. It’s the middle of summer and your horse’s hooves seem to be sending an SOS. The soles and frogs are peeling and flaking. You may notice your horse’s frog looks different in summer. Do horses shed Read more…