Horses Running Towards You Dream Meaning Horses are symbols of change and expansion. If a herd of horses runs toward you, it’s a sign that big changes are heading your way. Even if there’s only one horse running toward you in your dream, it likely means good things are coming Read more…
Tribal members created masks for their horses so they’d look fiercer in battle. What is the purpose of a horse mask? A fly mask is a piece of gear used on horses heads to cover the eyes, jaw, and sometimes the ears and muzzle to protect them from flies and Read more…
Be sure to read the age requirements carefully before buying, because while some rocking horses are safe for infants (they usually include a padded seat and security strap), others are designed for older toddlers and preschoolers. At what age can a baby use a rocking horse? Children over the age Read more…
Why do I need arena mirrors? Equine arena mirrors are designed to give you instant feedback and are the silent trainer on the grounds. They are not only helpful for dressage riders, but also for hunter and jumper riders watching the horse’s form over the jump. What are Arena mirrors Read more…
Equestrian Life – Male Vs Female. FACT: 90% of riders are women. FACT: Saddles are constructed mostly for the male anatomy. Are most riding horses male or female? The vast majority of horses used for riding and other activities are geldings, as they tend to be calmer and easier to Read more…
Simply described, the soft palate is a musculomucosal sheet that separates the pharynx into oral and nasal compartments. In an average horse, the soft palate is about six inches (15 cm) long when measured medially and less than an inch thick (>2 cm). What is the palate? (PAL-et) The roof Read more…
It is unclear exactly when horses were first ridden because early domestication did not create noticeable physical changes in the horse. However, there is strong circumstantial evidence that horse were ridden by people of the Botai culture during the Copper Age, circa 3600-3100 BCE. What is the origin of horse Read more…
Evidence reflects that people started using horses as far back as 6000 BC. However, it is said that horseback riding may have begun around 4500 BC. During the Medieval Period, horses were valued by their usage, not by their bloodlines. What is the origin and history of horseback riding? According Read more…
Average height and weight for the breed are 15 to 16 hands (about 60 to 64 inches, or 152 to 163 cm) and 1,000 to 1,200 pounds (about 450 to 540 kg). The American Saddlebred horse is characterized by a short, strong back; the barrel is rounder than in most Read more…
saddle. saddle, seat for a rider on the back of an animal, most commonly a horse or pony. What is the saddle seat called? The Saddle Seat Saddle is used on gaited horses such as Tennessee Walkers and Saddlebreds. They are also called a “Lane Fox” or “Park” saddles. These Read more…