Bucking in the transition from trot to canter is a fairly common problem, but tackling it can feel difficult. Most horses who buck in the transition are either doing it out of pain, or are doing it because they are confused and lacking balance and strength. What does it mean Read more…
Nonetheless, because the instinct is always there, bucking can still occur for a number of reasons: Happiness, such as when a horse bucks during a gallop because of enjoyment, or during play. Do horses buck when they are happy? Horses can also display this behaviour as a way to get Read more…
Another way bucking horses make their way into professional rodeo events is that they are bred specifically to buck. Just as there are two ways a horse makes its way into rodeo, there are two types of bucking horses. The type of horse used for bareback riding varies from the Read more…
A translated version of the quote (via theangryfurlong/Reddit,) reads as follows: “Yes. There are a few exceptions, but multiplayer is possible even in the massive open field. You can even go straight into boss battles together. However, during multiplayer you can’t use your horse, so be warned.” How do you Read more…
: an arrogant and unyielding mood or attitude. What does it mean when someone calls you a high horse? ◊ If you are on a/your high horse, you are talking or behaving in a way that shows that you think you are better than other people or that you know Read more…
Sugar beet and soya hulls contain the same energy as barley and are far safer for the horse’s gut than over-feeding cereals. Whole oats would be the cereal of choice as they will provide fibre as well as starch (remember to limit the content per meal). What do you feed Read more…
Bucking in the transition from trot to canter is a fairly common problem, but tackling it can feel difficult. Most horses who buck in the transition are either doing it out of pain, or are doing it because they are confused and lacking balance and strength. What does it mean Read more…
While riding a horse, squeezing it with your legs is the signal that it should move forward. A well-trained horse will respond to this movement immediately. How do horses move forward? Squeeze Gently squeeze the middle of the horse’s ribcage with the calves of your legs to cue him to Read more…
A spur will often make the lazy horse even duller to your leg and make him sull up and balk even more. Kicking harder on a lazy horse also does not work well because the lazy horse will tolerate the pressure and just wait for you to quit kicking from Read more…
Horse spurs are metal riding aids designed for directing the movement of any animal you are riding. The horse spurs come in pairs and are worn on the heels of your riding boots. Horse spurs are often used in various equestrian disciplines to command horses in support of leg, voice, Read more…