While a horse of any age can be green, most of them are young. This means that you might end up with a horse that has twenty (or more) years of riding left in him if he stays healthy. This may be a benefit if you are looking for a Read more…
A green broke horse also describes a horse that does not buck with a rider on its back. It’s usually a young horse that is generally safe to ride but still needs quite a bit of training if you’re going to show it or take it on long rides. What Read more…
Green is a very commonly used term to describe a horse with little to no formal training. While there is certainly still a range in just how green a horse is, this type of horse is not ideal for a beginner rider. A beginner rider can also be called a Read more…
To adjust them correctly you need to start by having the cavesson adjusted so that the noseband sits 1-2 fingers below your horse’s cheekbone. Then adjust the flash strap so that is snug but so you can still fit two fingers under the horse’s jaw. How should a flash fit? Read more…
A flash noseband is a cavesson noseband with an added attachment of an extra strap that comes in front of the bit known as a flash. The benefits of using this type of noseband is it prevents the horse from opening his mouth and crossing his jaw yet holding the Read more…
In most reports, the horses survive and recover, but in some rare cases, wolves have been known to kill and even eat horses. Is a horse faster than a wolf? Relatively short and stocky but equipped with slender legs, quarter horses are the sprinters of the equine world: they can Read more…
In the wild, horses are most scared of natural predators like lions, wolves, and alligators. Domesticated horses can be scared of any sound they haven’t heard before, and it could be as innocent as the sounds of plastic bags, barking, or any suspicious noise in the wind. What animal is Read more…
The Dangers of Dog Poo The poo immediately begins to decompose causing the bacteria to prosper and pathogens to develop. These are then ingested by the horse when they eat the bags and enter their digestive system. Why don’t you have to pick up horse poop? A spokesperson said at Read more…
Let them see each other from a distance. If your dog barks or runs after the horse, tell your dog to sit and be quiet. Use your commands to keep your dog under control. Reward your dog when it sits quietly. Do not allow your dog near your horse until Read more…
Bears, mountain lions (also known as cougars), alligators, wolves, and coyotes could attack a horse if given the opportunity. An aggressive dog could also pose a threat to a horse. What would cause a horse to attack? Aggression to People: The varieties of aggression toward people include fear, pain induced, Read more…