Everything About Horses

Mares that are not in heat may swish their tail near a stallion. In other mares, it can be a sign of heat and receptivity. In some cases, it may be a prelude to kicking or a sign of abdominal Read more…

In modern times, the term “docked” or “docking” in reference to the tail of a horse generally refers to the practice of cutting the hair of the tail skirt very short, just past the end of the natural dock of Read more…

So what are the signs we can look out for to know if this is happening to our horse? Inflammation of the coronet band. Rings on the walls. Flare. Flat soles and thin soles. Bone loss. What makes a horse Read more…

Is horse milk halal in Islam? Al-Azhar, the de facto religious headquarters for all Muslims worldwide, has declared that horse meat and milk, including the alcoholic drink “kymyz” and raw milk “sauna,” are not halal. Is horse haram or halal? Read more…

From this it is known that the betting that is well known nowadays, whether it is betting on horse races or any other kind of betting, comes under the heading of gambling that is prohibited according to Islamic teachings, and Read more…

When a horse goes lame, you can’t ride them. Riding a lame horse can injure it further and will almost certainly cause pain. Should you exercise a lame horse? With almost any injury, controlled exercise is a crucial component of Read more…

Use a whip or polo wrap wedged under the tail bone so that it pokes out just a bit, or a lot, depending on your horse. Grab the tail in your fist and gently slide down towards the ground, until Read more…

Most average horses can travel at the pace of a gallop only 2 miles (3 km) without fatigue and about 20 miles (32 km) at the pace of a trot. You can ride your horse 25 and 35 miles (40 Read more…

Though we can’t control our horse’s genetics, we can maintain their tail in a way that protects it and promotes its growth. A common method of doing this is using a tail bag. A tail bag exactly what it sounds Read more…

The poll is especially important in riding, as correct flexion at the poll joint is a sign that the horse is properly on the bit. What does the poll do on a horse? They also attach to the base of Read more…