They are generally called anti-sweat sheets and just help to wick away moisture, not provide any warmth to the horse. If in a cold climate, or if you have a clipped horse in the chilly months, you might use a cooler pre-workout to help keep the horse warm before riding. Read more…
A 4-rail fence system provides a more visible barrier, closer rail spacing, and is more aesthetically pleasing. For smaller rails like Raceline & Shockline Flex Fence® coated wire, Pro-Tek electric horse fencing, or other various electric horse fencing, 4-8 rails are typical. What is the spacing on a 3 rail Read more…
The toxin in red maple leaves has never been identified, but after eating red maple leaves, horses develop severe anemia that results in weakness, depression, pale to yellow mucous membranes and dark brown to red urine due to the hemoglobin being released when the horse’s red blood cells are destroyed. Read more…
Having a boom in front increases the risk of injury, as the horse can jump over and get hung up. Instead, choose to put the tie up far enough back so that it is not necessary to use it. A solid barrier behind the horse, like a wall, restricts the Read more…
Pasture boarding is an option at many horse boarding facilities and many horses absolutely love it! Part of the horse world may argue that horses need to be stalled at least part of the day, but the truth is that many horses do perfectly fine living in a pasture. Do Read more…
Don’t tie a horse lower than the height of its withers. They could get their legs caught in the rope. Don’t tie a horse so close to the hitching post or ring that it can’t hold its head normally. Don’t tie a horse so far from the hitching post that Read more…
Stand beside your horse’s shoulder and face forwards. Hold your lead rope about 4 inches below your horse’s chin and apply gentle, steady pressure straight down towards the ground. Do not jerk or pull on the rope. If he drops his head and remains calm, he is giving to downwards Read more…
Use a spray or liquid that is approved for horse areas. A better, safer way to protect wood fences is to cover the posts, poles or boards with small-mesh chicken wire. Horses can’t chew through it, and it’s unpleasant on their teeth so they quit trying to chew the wood Read more…
‘” When you tie your horse up after a training session, it teaches him not only respect and patience, but it also gives him a chance to think about and absorb what you have just taught him. Why do people tie horses? The primary reason people tie horses is for Read more…
Always lead from the horses left shoulder with your right hand about 15 inches away from the head of the horse and with your left hand holding the lead neatly coiled or folded. What is the safest way to lead a horse? Note: You should always lead your horse with Read more…