The Maryland Racing Commission oversees and regulates both the harness and thoroughbred horse racing industry in Maryland. This includes Maryland’s seven off-track betting sites. Maryland is also the proud host of the Preakness, the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. What horse races are in Maryland? Home to Pimlico Read more…
City law requires a person be 18 and have no animal cruelty convictions to get a license to ride a horse in Baltimore. Can I ride a horse on the road in Maryland? Western Maryland Horseback riding is allowed on designated and maintained primitive roads designed to accommodate recreational use. Read more…
You must bring your own horse. The national seashore does not offer horses for rent or horseback riding tours. What is the best way to see the horses on Assateague Island? The best option is to park at the State Park or National Park day-use area and enjoy a walk Read more…
There is no better way to experience the sights on your vacation than while horseback riding in Colorado Springs or the surrounding area. The city has trails and parks that offer riding through Garden of the Gods Park or Cheyenne Canyon. Is it illegal to ride a horse in Colorado? Read more…
From the rolling green hills in the north, along trails that border the beautiful Chesapeake Bay, to the wild dunes of Assateague, Maryland is horse country. Where is horse country in the US? It’s the centerpiece of the $700-million, 378-acre World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Ocala, known as the “Horse Read more…
Magnesium is the most acclaimed calming ingredient, and this is not by accident. Our nerves and muscles are controlled by receptors, these include NMDA receptors, which are managed by magnesium. Take the magnesium away and these receptors become more active. This is why magnesium is known to support against stress. Read more…
9-foot. Most trail horses do well with a 9-foot rein. However, if your horse has a very long neck, you may prefer a 10-foot rein. Find a length that also helps you ride on a loose rein with a relaxed hand. Why do horse riders use long reins? Long-reining offers Read more…
Both horse and donkey diets should primarily come from forage (typically in the form of hay or pasture). Horses should be fed 1.5-2% of their body weight each day in forage. Donkeys require about the same, 1.5% of their body weight. Specific forages will depend on what is available in Read more…
Reinsman’s Jr. Helps get your horse’s legs underneath him and his rear end down. This short gag action helps to collect a horse. The small twisted wire mouth adds control. What is a junior cow horse bit used for? Extremely good bit if you need help getting your horse’s legs Read more…
Horses are mostly used for riding and transportation. The most common use in the western world is for pleasure riding and horse sports such as racing, jumping, and showing. However, in less economically developed regions of the world, horses are still commonly used to transports goods. What is the transport Read more…