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…
American Horse of the Year Horse of the Year Thoroughbred flat racing Country United States Website Eclipse Award What is a horse award? The National Pleasure Horse Awards recognizes horses that are consistent winners across the country at USEF Licensed Read more…
The most common types of injuries from horses are fractures, bruises, abrasions, sprains, strains, and concussions. Injuries from horses can also occur on the ground from being stepped on or kicked by the horse. What are the most common injuries Read more…
Feed him some treats, let him relax, and then return him – this should all happen within ten minutes or so. It’s even better if someone else can do the same with the other horse at the same time, so Read more…
If your horse constantly paces back and forth at the fence line, that is an important sign of loneliness. It may be that there are no other horses or animals at the barn and so it sticks to the outside Read more…
Using manure Use caution when spreading manure on pastures grazed by horses. Don’t spread manure on pastures if there are more than 1 horse per 2 acres. Spreading manure in heavily stocked pastures could result in increased parasite exposure. Spreading Read more…
Manure piles are prime breeding grounds for stable flies, face flies, houseflies and several other types. They can also become cozy burrowing sites for rats. Does manure get rid of rats? Cow manure is a natural rat killer when they Read more…
Gas in horses is most often caused by diet, confinement, fast changes in feed, stress, ulcers, or colic. It is critical to assess whether your horse also has bloat or is in pain as these are signs of a more Read more…