Many Army garrisons have conveniently located horse stables with a variety of equestrian services. Some garrisons offer guided trail rides. Pony rides are also available at select locations. Check with your local MWR office for more details including age and Read more…
Roman cavalry (Latin: equites Romani) refers to the horse-mounted forces of the Roman army throughout the Regal, Republican, and Imperial eras. What kind of horses did Romans ride? In the Roman world there were three classes of horses: Noble horse Read more…
According to the information given by the army, after retirement, the Indian Army sends dogs to ‘old age homes’ in Meerut (for dogs), and Hempur (for horses) in Uttarakhand. Here they are taken special care and given a place to Read more…
The 1st Cavalry Division Has an Official Horse Detachment. Although that skill is no longer used in battle, they have kept their Horse Cavalry Detachment (HCD) alive and trotting. Today, the HCD is used for ceremonial and recruitment purposes and Read more…
Horsetail is mostly consumed in the form of tea, which is made by steeping the dried herb in hot water. It’s also available in capsule and tincture form. Horsetail is a fern that contains many beneficial compounds, notably antioxidants and Read more…
Earlier in Islam consuming horse meat is not haram, but makruh, which means it should be avoided, but eating it is not a sin like the eating of pork, due to its other important usage. Are Muslims allowed to eat Read more…
Millions of Americans enjoy horseback riding, but it can be a risky sport, even for experienced riders. The study by researchers at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reveals that suffering a chest injury is the most common injury Read more…
Wry tail describes a horse carrying his tail to one side. While it’s a genetic trait in some breeds, in other horses it might indicate soundness issues. A wry tail varies from slightly off to extremely crooked. The tail carriage Read more…
Two persons riding horseback is acceptable when you do it in a safe and controlled environment. It is also important to not overload the horse or ride it at a very high speed when riding double. A child and adult Read more…
In most cases, tails of foals are docked using a constricting band. In some cases ‘docking’ is used interchangeably with trimming to refer only to shortening of tail hair. Nicking—Cutting tail tendons to cause an elevated carriage of the tail3 Read more…