Long pants like jeans, breeches, or jodhpurs. (Shorts and inner leg pant seams can chafe.) 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 equipment. What do professional 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 top should I wear for horse Read more…
The Medieval Period Like the contemporaneous mounted warrior, the horse was clad in mail armor (14.25. 1540) and, presumably, wore padded and quilted garments underneath for comfort and additional protection. Caparisons, large textile coverings for the entire horse, also appeared during the late twelfth century. Did medieval horses wear armor? Read more…
Throughout the Middle Ages in Europe, knights and their horses wore steel armor. Such armor is heavy, often weighing more than 50 pounds (23 kilograms) for the horse, and as many for the rider. European horses were bred to increase their size and strength just so they could carry knights Read more…
It will take the horse approximately 60 days before you start to notice the effects of the light (i.e., increased shedding); this should be taken into account so that you start adding lights at the appropriate time. Secondly, vigorous grooming can help get your horse’s coat ready for show season. Read more…
The horse’s mane, tail head, and legs are prone to accumulating dander and buildup. You can break down grunge and waxy buildup with raw apple cider vinegar. Mix one cup of raw apple cider vinegar with one gallon of warm water. Let your stans for five minutes, then scrub and Read more…
However, frosty grass can pose a health concern to horses who are at risk of illnesses such as laminitis or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). “Sunny days and frosty nights cause sugars to accumulate in the grass,” says Mike. Can horses get frostbite on their feet? Frostbite isn’t a common medical Read more…
Most horses grow and shed hair in a seasonal pattern, producing a heavier coat in response to shorter hours of sunlight in the fall and losing this winter insulation as the days get longer in the spring. By the time warm weather arrives, most horses have their slick and shiny Read more…
5 steps to a brilliant coat Feed a balanced diet. Many nutrients including protein, copper, zinc and vitamin A have a direct impact on the health and shine of your horse’s coat. Add oils to the diet. Feed feeds known to darken coats. Stay on top of worms. Brush! What Read more…
There are two main types of hay available to feed horses and cattle. Whether they are in Round Bales or Square bales. Lucerne Hay and Grass Hay being the most popular. Lucerne Hay is a favourite hay for horses and contains ample protein (between 15% – 18%). What hay is Read more…