Draft horses have their share of medical problems, some of which are quite specific to the draft horse or certain breeds of drafts. Probably the most widely known condition that affects Draft breeds is Equine Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (EPSM). Do Read more…
On average, a cutting horse will sell for $8,500 to $45,000. Some of the best cutting horses can easily sell for $50,000 to $100,000 or more. How much does the best cutting horse cost? These older, seasoned horses will typically Read more…
Cyproheptadine (an antihistamine) and carbamazepine (an anticonvulsant) are commonly prescribed, but side effects include lethargy and depression. If your horse is a seasonal headshaker whose symptoms are typically worse in spring and summer, your veterinarian might suggest giving melatonin year-round. Read more…
Mounting from the left is just tradition. Soldiers would mount up on their horses left sides so that their swords, anchored over their left legs, wouldn’t harm their horses’ backs. Does it matter what side you mount a horse? The Read more…
When you want your horse to make a turn, move the hand holding the reins slightly forward and toward the side you wish the horse to go. Most western riders will also adjust their bodies in the direction they want Read more…
First trim: 4-6 weeks Many horse owners say that you could wait up to a year before you start trimming your horse’s hooves, but this is far too long. You should check your foal for a trim at four weeks Read more…
While some riders regularly use neck reining, direct (or plow) reining is a more basic way to turn. Direct reining means you hold one rein in each hand. Your left-hand cues for a left turn and your right hand uses Read more…
You indeed “ride” a horse, i.e. sit on them and control their movement, but when it comes to urging a horse to move in a specified direction, you “drive” them. Alternately, you can also guide a horse. What do you Read more…
Mary Ann Rapp. Non-Pro Riders Rank Rider Earnings 1 Mary Ann Rapp $718,896 2 Chad Bushaw $570,052 3 Sandy Bonelli $466,003 4 Paula Woods $452,599 Who is the most famous cutting horse trainer? Buster WelchBuster Welch has earned four NCHA Read more…
Squeeze with your legs to execute the turn. Squeeze gently just behind the horse’s girth with the leg outside of the turn you’re trying to complete. For example, if you’re turning left, your right leg would be your outside leg. Read more…