Spurs are used to cue the horse to respond to leg aids (such as “canter now”, or “move over”.) In my opinion, however, they are rarely needed. Here’s why. Riders usually resort to using spurs or whips because they think their horses are stubborn or lazy. Are spurs needed for Read more…
Liberty training is also suitable for older horses – there are just a few things to consider. And then you can still have just as much fun despite the one or other little ailment as at your best times ? Can you teach an older horse dressage? Kamila Dupont discusses Read more…
3. Horses have lightning fast reflexes. Should a situation arise when they need to fight, they can go from standing still to delivering a powerful kick in just 0.3 seconds, whereas human reaction time is 1.6 seconds. Why do horses have fast reflexes? Of all the domestic animals we interact Read more…
Spur your horse with X/A until you reach your desired travel speed, then keep the spur button pressed to hold speed. On PC this mode can be activated by pressing the down key and holding W, and then holding B until the bar fills up – depending on your keybindings, Read more…
What causes bone spurs? Bone spurs are usually caused by local inflammation, such as from degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) or tendinitis. This inflammation stimulates the cells that form bone to deposit bone in this area, eventually leading to a bony prominence or spur. What is the root cause of bone spurs? Read more…
Many horses suffering from bone spavin will return to soundness and normal work but it can take six months to two years for full recovery in some cases. Some affected horses are left with a residual lameness or gait abnormality and are retired or resume work at a lower level. Read more…
A gaited horse is a horse that moves each leg independently. Doing so allows one foot to constantly be on the ground, allowing the horse to conserve more energy than they would while trotting. Gaited horses are used for traveling as they have greater stamina and endurance. What is the Read more…
What it is: A snow rim pad is a perimeter pad that sits under your horse’s shoe; a tube of plastic or rubber lies inside the shoe’s inner edge. Pros: Snow Rim pads effectively keep snow from collecting inside your horse’s feet. They also may provide some stability on ice Read more…
Walking Creates Strength Think about it, if you can walk your horse longer than you can work at the other gaits, he will still be working and using his muscles, but he won’t get as tired. In time you will see improvement. How long should you walk a horse? Horses Read more…
In February 2022, a two-year old video emerged of Todd hitting a horse with a tree branch at a training clinic. The horse had refused to enter a water obstacle, and Todd hit it ten times. Todd issued an apology after the video was published. What was Mark Todd’s first Read more…