Fleece coolers are just as useful in warmer weather, when your horse needs to be cooled down and dried off after strenuous exercise. The sweatier the horse’s coat, the longer it will take for it to dry completely. What is a fleece cooler used for? Fleece Cooler: A basic fleece Read more…
To measure your horse for fly boots, use a soft measuring tape and take two measurements: around their leg to measure circumference, and down the length of their leg from the knee to the coronet band to measure length. How should fly boots fit a horse? Wrap the boot around Read more…
Use a tape measure (the soft and flexible sewing kind, not the stiff construction kind) and a friend to measure your horse from center of his chest, across his shoulder, barrel and rump to the center of his tail. This number in inches will tell you a starting point for Read more…
1907) was a horse that was claimed to have performed arithmetic and other intellectual tasks. After a formal investigation in 1907, psychologist Oskar Pfungst demonstrated that the horse was not actually performing these mental tasks, but was watching the reactions of his trainer. How did Clever Hans do math? Hans Read more…
After von Osten died in 1909, Hans was acquired by several owners. After 1916, there is no record of him and his fate is unknown. What did Clever Hans the horse do? Clever Hans (in German, der Kluge Hans) was a horse that was supposed to be able to do Read more…
The discipline of dressage is like ballet on horseback. The horse and rider work together to perform movements that seem effortless and that flow gracefully from one to the next. This form of riding takes a high level of athletism and good communication between horse and rider. How do they Read more…
Wilhelm Von Osten. In Germany during the 1900’s, Wilhelm Von Osten, a mathematics teacher, attempted to demonstrate that his horse, Hans, had outstanding intellectual abilities. He claimed Hans had this ability for quite some time. How did scientists discover the truth of Clever Hans? A number of investigators examined the Read more…
Dressage shows During dressage competitions, judges evaluate the horse’s training. It consists of an arranged pattern of movements that increases the difficulty of testing the horse’s precision and harmony with its rider. Dressage is a part of Eventing and is part of the equestrian events in the Summer Olympics. What Read more…
New saddles can be found for less than $500, but they are often poor quality, especially the leather and fittings. Custom-made saddles are more expensive and can sell for thousands of dollars, depending on the design and details of the saddle. What’s the average price of a horse saddle? around Read more…
Breeches: Plain white, buff, or fawn breeches are required for cross-country. Riding boots: Plain black boots or full-grain smooth leather gaiters and matching boots must be worn. Numbers: Your rider number must be worn and clearly visible from both the front and back. What is cross country attire? What to Read more…