Contagious equine metritis and equine viral arteritis are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that affect horses, causing problems such as low conception rates, abortion, and sick or weak newborn foals. Can horses get syphilis? syphilis is a form of frambesia which has beenchanged by transfer to the white European. that horses Read more…
Horses can also display this behaviour as a way to get rid of their excess energy, when they are feeling very excited, happy and playful. It is very likely for a horse to try to run, jump and buck if they have been kept in a stable for a long Read more…
The community, originally known as Bedrock Spring, is located in the Horse Heaven Hills which, according to tradition, were named by James Gordon Kinney. The surrounding hills, once replete with wild horses, were frequently covered with “a perfect sea of the finest bunch-grass”. What is horse heaven? Horse Heaven by Read more…
Riding pants protect your legs from saddle chafing and bruising your thighs or ankles from brushing up against the horse’s side. They also reduce the risk of tangling with tack or brush, encourage leg contact and control, and protect your knees from scrapes. Why do horse riders wear tight clothes? Read more…
In Thoroughbred horse racing, a mare is defined as a female horse more than four years old. The word can also be used for other female equine animals, particularly mules and zebras, but a female donkey is usually called a “jenny”. A broodmare is a mare used for breeding. A Read more…
Jodhpurs. Pants for horse riding are called ‘Jodhpurs. ‘ They are tight-fitting trousers that go to your ankle and have a cuff. They are made specifically to wear riding a horse and with paddock boots. What are horseback riding pants called? JodhpursJodhpurs, or ‘jods’ as they are often called, are Read more…
What is Hepatitis in Horses? Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The disease is not commonly encountered in horses, but mild cases may be under-diagnosed because clinical signs can be vague, and often don’t show until approximately 80% of the liver is affected. Can you catch a virus from a Read more…
Offer to help, but give them space. Just like with any loss, it’s likely that your friend or family member will be in a semi-state of shock for the first few days or weeks after the loss of their horse. Call or text them and offer your condolences and ask Read more…
How to Get Over Your Fear of Horses: Visit a Stable and Meet the Horses in a Controlled Environment. Start horseback Riding Lessons. Adventure Out on a Trail Ride with Experienced Guides. Read Horseback Riding Books and Learn Tips and Tricks. How do you gain confidence in horse riding? 15 Read more…
Ideally, you want to be walking your horse out on soft, flat surfaces or tracks 5-6 days a week for 20-30 mins at a time. Routes with lots of straight lines are ideal. Later on, in the phase start to introduce some hill work which will help slowly build on Read more…