The tail of the horse and other equines consists of two parts, the dock and the skirt. The dock consists of the muscles and skin covering the coccygeal vertebrae. The term “skirt” refers to the long hairs that fall below the dock. Why do they call it horse hair? Horsehair Read more…
Breeches, boots and collared shirts are the norm at some barns while others are more casual. When you went to elementary school, middle school, and even high school, you likely had a dress code. What do you wear to the stables? Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. (Shorts and Read more…
Essential horse riding gear includes clothes that are comfortable and won’t chafe, as well as safety equipment such as a helmet and riding boots. And riding tack, which is any equipment used to ride horses, such as saddle, bridles, and saddle pads. What are horse gears? Gear, on the other Read more…
Clothes horses are used to hang laundry to dry and sometimes they are called clothes/laundry airers as well, whereas airer is more of a British term (I think). Why is a clothes Airer called a clothes horse? The term clothes horse can be used to describe men and women who Read more…
It’s typically a long-sleeved, button-up shirt or jacket, with traditional styles featuring a collar, a wallpaper print, and a Western yoke. Modern Western riders opt for stretchy, breathable shirts and tank tops. During competition, Western riders often swap the shirt for a jacket. What do horse riding people wear? Long Read more…
Some horses wear blankets because they don’t tolerate cold weather, and other horses may have their coats clipped or are show horses, and still, others may be covered to protect against sun bleaching, even in the summer. What do horses wear on their body? A caparison is a cloth covering Read more…
Breeches are designed to fit snugly and not rub when horse riding. Horse riding breeches are designed to stretch to allow for more freedom of movement. This allows riders to sit and ride more comfortably. Riders can now concentrate on performing and riding instead of pinching, chafing and sliding in Read more…
Wear a helmet with a tight cap underneath for warmth. Plan to use thermal layers, a coat and additional upper body clothing. Wear thin layers on your lower body to improve comfort and warmth. Take advantage of winterized riding boots. How do I keep my feet warm while riding a Read more…
On a chilly winter day, it’s natural for your horse’s coat to seem a bit “puffier” than normal. When he gets chilled, the hypothalamus, the primary control center for thermoregulation located deep within the brain, triggers the contraction of the smooth muscle that attaches to the lowest point of each Read more…
Horses with their coats clipped horses or horses that are “slicked out” need a blanket to stay warm. Older horses are less efficient in creating body heat and need to be covered with a blanket in cold weather. Why do they put capes on horses? Summer weight hoods and neck Read more…