The filled-in bars show its base stats, while the gray ones show how far your horse can improve with different and better equipment (more on this below). What do the horse symbols mean in RDR2? The symbol at the center of the circle represents the Core, while the ring meter Read more…
Horses fear yellow, seem to see blue the best, and hate bright fluorescent orange and yellow. Horses’ eyes are huge, and it turns out they see the world in a somewhat different way from what we humans do. To ride and train them, it’s important to know how they see Read more…
Handling is essentially what class the horse is; Standard is often the most common, featuring average speed and stamina cores, Race means the horse is faster, but can get worn out quicker, Heavy is slow, steady and trustworthy, and the Elite class gives you a high stamina core with medium Read more…
Rubber matting provides a safer anti-slip surface Horses often slip and struggle when getting up from a concrete-floored stable, despite the layer of bedding which is easily scraped through. Rubber mats give a similar grip as a horse would have on the ground outdoors in a more natural circumstance. What Read more…
Alfalfa hay is very popular since it is readily available and is reasonably priced; it is the only forage that is sold in every state in the U.S. Not only is alfalfa easy to find, but horses also love the taste and almost always prefer the taste of alfalfa over Read more…
Horses love treats and snacks, as well as grass and hay. But make sure you don’t overdo it. Do horses actually like hay? As we adapted the horse for colder climates, the horse was well-suited to thrive on hay and other conserved forages. Many pleasure horses on small acreages subsist Read more…
Alfalfa hay is a very digestible feed source that is high in protein, energy, vitamins and minerals. It is clear that the nutritional value of quality alfalfa hay make it a valuable addition to equine diets. And, let’s face it – horses love the taste of alfalfa hay! Do horses Read more…
Riding in sand is a great cardiovascular workout for the horse that strengthens lots of muscle that is used less when moving on harder surfaces. Because it is hard work, deep sand can be a blessing with green, fractious, and/or fresh horses. What sand is best for horses? Fine Mason Read more…
Pollen allergies (hay fever) are very common in horses, most often seen in young and old ones. Other common symptoms include: Coughing. Head shaking. Lethargy. Lack of concentration. Poor performance. Behavioural problems. Increased eye discharge. Has my horse got hayfever? Symptoms of hayfever in horses In many cases, the lungs Read more…
Something about the feel of sand encourages horses to lie down and roll, an activity that they seem to enjoy. There’s no down-side to having a sand pile available to your horses as long as you take several precautions. Why do horses like rolling in sand? Horses rolling in dust Read more…