Yes, several! Rhythm beads aren’t just for calming! They encourage relaxation and can be used when schooling to improve your horse’s focus; the horse listens to the rhythmic sound of the ‘necklace’ and is less distracted by other sounds. This in turn leads to improved gaits, stride length and impulsion. Read more…
Concussions predominantly took place due to a fall from or with the horse (82%). Helmets were reportedly worn by 58.1% of all participants and 73.7% of those with a concussion reported they were wearing a helmet at the time of the injury event. What injuries can you get from falling Read more…
A man was found dead by his wife on Monday following the end of the Faster Horses country music festival that took place at Michigan International Speedway this past weekend. “We found a 48-year-old male from White Lake, Michigan, deceased,” said Cambridge Township Police Chief Jeff Paterson. What happened at Read more…
Minis Require Weight Monitoring With such a small stature, even a few extra pounds around their middle can threaten their health. It puts strain on their joints as well as their heart. Movement will become uncomfortable, and their general quality of life will be diminished. What does a mini horse 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…
Domestic dogs can perceive images on television similarly to the way we do, and they are intelligent enough to recognize onscreen images of animals as they would in real life—even animals they’ve never seen before—and to recognize TV dog sounds, like barking. How do I get my dog to stop Read more…
Minis are somewhat more likely than larger horses to have skeletal problems such as dislocation of the hip and stifle, malformation of bones in the shoulder, and osteoarthritis associated with these joints. Regular exercise and weight maintenance to limit obesity can be somewhat helpful in preventing discomfort. What is the Read more…
Track or lead ponies are horses that offer support and comfort for racehorses as they travel to and from the racetrack. Often older than their charges, a track pony or lead pony offers guidance and support, allowing the racehorse to focus on their job rather than the sights and sounds Read more…
One year – the horse has six new milk teeth in each jaw. Two years – the horse has a complete set of milk teeth which are now worn. Three years – the two centre milk teeth are replaced by permanent teeth. Four years – the next two milk teeth Read more…
left lead. Racehorses in North America typically run around turns on their left lead and the straightaways on their right lead. The reason for this is that a horse is more balanced when they lead with the leg corresponding to the direction of the turn. What lead Should a horse Read more…