Turn back horses are primarily used in the sport of cutting, and there will be 2-4 of them working together. Their job is to help keep the herd organized while the cutting horse works a single cow. Turn back horses Read more…
Even when an underlying metabolic problem is controlled through management changes, stable founder will persist and require continual care. “Usually those feet can’t get to where they can go barefoot,” says Morrison. “The majority of them need to stay in Read more…
This woven canvas material includes horse tail insertions in the weft direction. These materials are found in the highest quality canvas materials. The resilience of horse tail reinforcement is unsurpassed and cannot be replicated by synthetic yarns. What is hair Read more…
You can use mayonnaise (ugh), horse conditioners, or grooming oil to help restore condition and shine. How do you get a clipped horse shiny? After Clipping Brush off with a soft, flicky brush, before applying a further hot cloth wash Read more…
What do you do to finish up the clip? To finish up the clip I hot cloth the horses with a small amount of hot oil. This helps to remove any residual hair and grease from their coat leaving them Read more…
Unfortunately, weaving is the most harmful to the horse’s health. Is weaving in horses bad? Weaving is generally not a very damaging vice over short periods of time, but horses that are consistent weavers may show abnormal hoof wear, and Read more…
Rosette Braids or Eventing Knots. For eventing horses, rosette braids (also called eventing knots) are created on short manes between four- to six-inches in length (measured after the mane clears the crest). Rosette braids can also be used for jumpers Read more…
Your thighs should be flat against the saddle, with your knees and toes pointing straight ahead. Be aware that if your knees or toes are turned out, you are probably gripping with your calves which will not help your horse, Read more…
They will eat grass and weeds, making way for other plants to grow and thrive and kill off weeds that are harmful to their growth. They will also naturally trample unwanted weeds and plants that are harmful to the growth Read more…
An average horse can cover 20 to 25 miles (32 – 40 km) a day at a slow pace. The difference in longevity directly depends on breed, training, provided breaks, terrain, and weather. However, a horse well-trained for endurance rides Read more…