Gelding – A gelding is a male horse which has been castrated. What breed is a gelding? A gelding is a castrated male horse or other equine, such as a pony, donkey or a mule. Is a gelding a good horse? Depending on the horse’s training, temperament, and how late Read more…
Freeze marking is a cold branding process, meaning that the letter and number shapes that make up the freeze mark are permanently tattooed into the coat using a cold iron. This kills the pigmentation in the hair, causing the hair that grows in that spot to turn white, and stand Read more…
It can deter theft and help prove ownership. It en- ables people to differentiate among horses at one location, such as a band of brood mares or a remuda of ranch geldings—impor- tant for recording keeping and for information about a specific horse in a group. What does marking a Read more…
(idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for. What happens if you put a horse away wet? Horses also frequently become bad-tempered and resentful if left untended. “Rode hard and put away wet” refers to a person who looks worn out or unwell. What does it mean to put a horse up Read more…
caution. Yellow: This color traditionally means “caution” whether you’re on horseback or on the highway. In this case, take caution with that yellow-ribboned horse — that’s a stallion. What Colour ribbon does a stallion wear? If you see a horse with a green ribbon in his tail, approach him with Read more…
72 TOTAL RIBBONS – Includes 12 each 1st through 6th Place ribbons in traditional horse show place colors with metallic gold printing. What are the ribbon colors for horse shows? First place is a blue ribbon, second place is a red ribbon, third place is a yellow ribbon, fourth place Read more…
Natural, Healthy Horse Behavior Rolling may relieve any tight muscles or stress after being ridden. Horses will also roll to scratch themselves. If their skin itches from insect bites, residual shampoo or grooming products or from sweating in the sun or under a blanket, they will roll to stop the Read more…
Leave the ice boots on your horse for up to 40 minutes of cooling therapy treatment. How long do you leave ice boots on a horse? Leave the boots on for approximately 20 minutes. Your horse should be tied up, ideally in a shaded or cool area to help prevent Read more…
Leave the boots on for approximately 20 minutes. Your horse should be tied up, ideally in a shaded or cool area to help prevent the packs defrosting too quickly. Please note, it is important not to leave defrosted boots on a horse, as the water in the pack inserts can Read more…
Glaucoma is a rather rare but serious eye condition in the horse. Glaucoma can lead to pain, blindness and even removal of the eye if left untreated. Contact your veterinarian if you suspect your horse has glaucoma. How painful is glaucoma? For the most common form of glaucoma in the Read more…