Unclipped horses are unlikely to need rugging until the temperature creeps towards freezing. Provide constant access to forage- horses are hind gut digesters and this process generates heat which a horse can use to keep itself warm (effectively a personal radiator). At what temperature does a horse need a rug? Read more…
Oils like coconut, jojoba or sunflower oil can be used to soothe and moisturize your horse’s base of the tail and hair. These oils make a great alternative to a regular detangler. How do you condition a horse’s tail? To stimulate healthy tail growth, brush the dock of your horse’s Read more…
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For owners experiencing severe financial challenges, the Humane Euthanasia Clinic provides an alternative to suffering through the option for a peaceful death at limited or no cost to the approved owner. The cost of humane euthanasia and disposal of a horse, in our region, is roughly $400. How do you Read more…
shoulder. It is best to start at the shoulder, which can be helpful for horses for who are new or not used to clipping. Once they are comfortable with the clippers, move up to the face before the clippers begin to heat up. Periodically, you should lubricate the clippers. Where Read more…
Tip #1: Bubble bath your horse before you clip A bathed horse will make the job much easier for you, more enjoyable for your horse, and reduce the amount of clip lines. Not just the top coat of the horse needs to be clean. The roots of their hair is Read more…
A shadow roll is a piece of equipment, usually made of sheepskin or a synthetic material, that is attached to the noseband of a horse’s bridle. Like blinkers, it partially restricts the horse’s vision, and helps them to concentrate on what is in front of them, rather than objects on Read more…
The trick to dealing with rooting is not to pull back on the reins, but to ask the horse to keep moving forward. As soon as you see the horse starting to put its head down to root, push it forward with your seat and leg aids. Why does my Read more…
ANSWER: The thing you’re talking about is called a hitching rail — often mistakenly referred to as a hitching post. You’ll find a little more about it in Q&A #162 — Do-it-yourself hitching posts. What is the thing you tie horses to called? Horses are commonly tied to a large, Read more…
Often called the lone charger, the horse has a saddle with no rider and a pair of boots set backwards in the stirrups. This is a sign that a warrior has fallen in battle. Why do they put the boots backwards in stirrups? Traditionally, simple black riding boots are reversed Read more…