Where can you put your phone when horseback riding? A side pocket of breeches (bonus points if it zips!) Check out this article on best breeches with pockets! Use a waist bag or running belt. Carry your phone in an arm band. Use a belt clip. Use a saddle bag Read more…
Maybe you have a favorite scent that helps you relax: something like eucalyptus, or lilac, or jasmine, or cinnamon. Well, according to a recent study, horses do as well — and it’s lavender. What scents attract horses? “In some feed flavor studies, anise was a favorite of horses. Anise is Read more…
They can reach speeds of more than 40km an hour, clear hurdles more than eight feet high and even pirouette – and they manage it all with just one toe on each foot. What makes horses different from other animals? Horses are particularly socially intelligent. They are the first non-human Read more…
Horse riding is not cruel if it is done or supervised by an experienced rider who puts the horse’s needs first. There are many aspects to making sure riding remains cruelty-free for horses and it takes several years to develop a correct approach. Is riding a horse cruel? Is it Read more…
Another example of their keen intelligence is how quickly and incredibly trainable they are. The training of horses for dressage, jumping, vaulting, racing and other equestrian activities is astounding. To witness any of these activities makes us quickly realize what great athletes these animals are. What are horse good for? Read more…
Horseback Riding: What to Wear (With Pictures) An ASTM/SEI-compliant horseback riding helmet. Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. Boots with a heel so your feet don’t accidentally get caught in your stirrups during a fall. A fitted long or short sleeved shirt that won’t get tangled in the horse’s Read more…
10 Effective Ways To Stay Cool While Riding Opt to ride during a time when your body temp is naturally lower. Sun shirts keep the sun off your skin and wick away moisture so the body stays cooler. Eat cooling foods. Avoid foods that cause the body to produce more Read more…
Wild equidae can smell the blood of freshly dead animals up to two miles away. Your horse’s sense of smell, as in most animals, has far more important and wide ranging roles than yours, including… Does the smell of blood bother horses? Smell of blood and game carcass Some horses Read more…
Use pads when you really need them – when your saddle shifts on the horse’s back, when some temporary fitting issues occur, or when you need to unweight the horse’s back with better amortization (e.g. during intense preparations for a competition). However, do not use them instead of a well-fitted Read more…
“What we’ve found is that horses can not only read human facial expressions but they can also remember a person’s previous emotional state when they meet them later that day – and, crucially, that they adapt their behaviour accordingly,” says psychologist Karen McComb. Can horses sense how you feel? According Read more…