Be aware of the temperatures outside in case you need to adjust the circulation pattern. While on the road, I make sure to stop at least every 3 hours, to gas up and give the horses about ½ hour to rest. Is trailering stressful for horses? Resistance in the horse Read more…
Feed diets high in good-quality forage such as pasture, grass hay, or mixed grass/legume hay. These forage sources can be fed free choice to endurance horses. Horses have evolved to survive on forage, so it is the best possible feed for gut health. How do you condition a horse for Read more…
Your horse’s body contains a large amount of muscle, which makes up between 40 and 55 percent of their total body weight. How much of a horse is muscle? Skeletal muscle makes up 45 percent of your horse’s body weight, far more even than the bones. Are horses naturally Muscular? Read more…
Developing your horse’s stamina is a gradual process, but with these five tips you can start focusing on increased stamina today. Incorporate a Conditioning Program. Focus on Hill Work. Use Ground Poles and Gymnastics. Introduce Interval Training. Feed EQ-Royal. What builds the most endurance? Performing aerobic exercise regularly strengthens your Read more…
If you’re going around the arena in the left direction, your horse’s front left leg should lead at the canter. If you’re going around to the right, your horse’s front right leg should lead. To make it simple—your horse’s inside foreleg should always be leading at the canter. Which leg Read more…
Then, there’s the cost of transporting horses on an overseas flight — which CBS8 notes can be as much as $30,000 per horse. In total, the cost of a dressage horse at the Olympics could be anywhere from $102,000-$142,000. How much does a horse in the Olympics cost? around $10,000 Read more…
Generally trail riding at night is a bad idea. Your horse can see better than you can, but that doesn’t mean it will see all the possible hazards that could be on trail—like a low branch that could sweep you off. Other trail users and road users won’t be able Read more…
Slant or straight doesn’t matter much when you are going down a highway at 70mph. So if that is where you do most of your driving then no need to worry. Horses can learn how to ride in a slant and they are adaptable, give them time to adjust. Is Read more…
Ford takes the top spot. The Ford F-350 can tow between 12,000 to 20,000 pounds. Towing capacity can differ based on the engine type. Those who need the most power, though, can choose the Ford F-450 Super Duty, which offers 45,300 pounds gross combination weight rating (GCWR). What size engine Read more…
Pawing – Horses generally paw out of anxiety or nervousness, so if your horse suddenly starts pawing in the trailer it warrants an investigation. How do I stop my horse pawing at the trailer? If the exact cause is unclear, using several of these techniques can minimize pawing behaviors. Adjust Read more…