Any horse that lies down for longer than 24 hours for any reason is considered to have a poor prognosis. Horses simply are not made to be down for any length of time. Their massive weight causes damage to muscle, Read more…
At one point, 30 days used to be the most common length of time for a young horse to go into training with a professional. But these days I see more horses staying between 90 to 180 days of training. Read more…
This is because of the humidity. Just like us, the wet cold of a rainy winter day can sneak inside the horse and give it the chills, causing the horse to shiver. On especially rainy days when it is really Read more…
We recommend that a horse stall for an average-size horse be at least 100 sq. ft. in size. What is the ideal size for a horse stall? 12-foot x 12-footA 12-foot x 12-foot stall is the standard recommendation for a Read more…
Usually, this process takes approximately 40 to 60 days. What age should you back a horse? Most horses, especially sports horses, should be backed by the age of three to minimise these issues. How do I get my horse back Read more…
A feeding rate of 4 pounds of beet pulp daily in addition to the regular ration for a mature horse that was maintaining its present body weight would result in a gain of about ½ pound per day, so you Read more…
Ensure that your horse has plenty of variety in his workload and is not doing the same thing every day. “Schooling for 20 minutes three times a week will have a big impact on your horse, and the more he Read more…
One of the easiest ways to change the mind of your stubborn horse is to distract him from the reason he’s balking. Giving him the command to back up, or pull backward on the reins or lead rope so his Read more…
Ways to Improve a Horse’s Appetite Break up the feed to smaller meals over several hours. Gradually change to new feed. Add B-Vitamins to their diet. Provide a cool bath in hot weather. Ease up on intense workouts for performance Read more…
Horses do not need a round pen, but it is beneficial for their training and even exercise. You can use a small round pen for horses who are being turned out for the first time after stall rest. Because it Read more…