In Grand National history there have been just three grey horses that have conquered the world’s greatest Steeple Chase a total of four times. Are there any grey horses in the 2022 Grand National? There are three grey horses running in the Grand National 2022, including the favourite 8-1 Snow Read more…
The equine auditory system can hear sounds ranging from 55 to 33,500 Hz with the best sensitivity at 1,000 Hz to 16,000 Hz (Heffner & Heffner 1983), while humans hear frequencies from 20 to 20,000 Hz. Can horses hear high frequencies? Horses hear sounds over a wider range of frequencies Read more…
It is 62″ and can be tightened by sliding the braided keeper up. It is used to help you to get lighter communication with your horse until eventually you are able to ride bridleless. What is a neck rope called? A neck rope or cordeo is the ideal tool to Read more…
Definitely not. Both of them can be disaster in the hands of bad rider. Bridle can affect head, including nerves and neck, neck rope can cause neck muscle’s damage, trachea damage and decrease blood’s oxygen level, especially in trot or gallop. Why use a neck rope on a horse? “I Read more…
Adjust the rope tightly enough so that when you pull upward 1 inch or so, it lifts into your horse’s chest and neck. Now begin cantering around a large circle, asking your horse to move with good energy. Use small, upward tugs on the rope, but try not to tug Read more…
If you move your hands slightly forward, your horse will push his nose out to try to find your hands. If you squeeze your ring finger and draw your hands back slightly, he will flex at the poll and soften his jaw so that that “tight” feeling disappears and the Read more…
We highly suggest measuring your horse before ordering a neck rope by measuring the base of your horse’s neck with a tape measure and adjust to how loose or tight you’d like it. Most average horses (15-16 hands) will fit into a medium, 57”. Why use a neck rope on Read more…
Training– Because of the pressure points, rope halters are better for training young or inexperienced horses. They can also teach a disrespectful horse manners. Horses can be tied and taught to stand with them, as well. Many horses become dull to the pressure of a flat halter. What is the Read more…
Halter horses are a class of horses bred explicitly for use in showmanship. They are muscular and well-groomed and have good conformation but aren’t typically used for riding or pulling. Their primary use is halter class competitions. How do I choose a horse halter? Measure to Be Sure Before buying Read more…
To prevent skin problems and make grooming easier and more effective. As a training and/or competition strategy. A winter coat tends to make a horse quieter and may decrease the performance of warm-blooded horses. Clipping the coat can invigorate a horse. Why do horses need to be clipped in winter? Read more…