The Modern Horse is a Seasonal subscription service which features equestrian life and style products curated for riders, horse owners, and equestrian lifestyle enthusiasts. What is the modern day horse? The modern horse, Equus caballus, became widespread from central Asia to most of Europe. Local types of horses, all breeds Read more…
It can be an immune-mediated disease or an infectious disease. In horses, the most common reason for a horse to run a fever is a respiratory disease.” How do you break a horse’s fever? A horse with PHF will typically be treated with flunixin meglumine (ie. Banamine) to control fever, Read more…
Horses require shelter from wind, inclement weather, and if they are injured or sick. Generally, something as simple as a three-sided run-in shed will suffice for shelter from the weather. Are horses OK with no shelter? Not all horses will need a stable/housing. Some breeds with thick coats are capable Read more…
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…