What Makes A Good Eventing Horse?

The above qualities of bravery, soundness, ridablity, trainability, a good work ethic, a forgiving nature, and a natural uphill balance make for an event horse that is nice to ride. What horse is best for eventing? Not surprisingly, horses ridden in Eventing need to be versatile and hardy. Irish sport Read more…

How Do You Help A Horse Mourn?

Horses experience grief in remarkably similar ways to us. Here’s how to help your equine through the loss of an equine friend. Allow the Horse to See the Body. Energy Work to Alleviate and Process Grief. Sedating Triple Warmer. Strengthening Lung. TTouch. The Grieving, “Neutral” and Happy Ones. Internal Support. Read more…

How Much Is A Good Show Horse?

Whilst typical horse ownership isn’t cheap, the price tag of the worlds most expensive horses can put things in perspective. Standard horses begin at just under $5k, whereas most show horses range from $10k to $50k. The best racehorses, show jumpers, and dressage horses can sell for exorbitant amounts of Read more…

What Is A Paint Horse Called?

Pinto. Pinto, (Spanish: “Painted”), a spotted horse; the Pinto has also been called paint, particoloured, pied, piebald, calico, and skewbald, terms sometimes used to describe variations in colour and markings. The Indian ponies of the western United States were often Pintos, and the type was often considered of poor quality. Read more…

What Are Paint Horses Best At?

They are athletic and intelligent horses that perform well in many equine activities, including pleasure riding, racing, ranching, eventing, or rodeoing. Paints have been treasured since the days of the old west for their durability and color patterns. What do paint horses look like? These horses have white markings on Read more…