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…
“Banging” is the traditional term used to refer to trimming the bottom of your horse’s tail. Banging gives the tail a thick, boxy, healthy tail appearance. For best results, trim it when the hair is wet and combed out. Cut Read more…
A fistula is an atypical area that comes from an infection, and leads from the body of the horse to the outer part of the body. Fistulous withers occurs when the outer part of the withers of the horse is Read more…
Broken necks in horses are potentially devastating but rare. A crashing fall more often results in fracture of the limbs or of the thoracic spine. When neck fractures do occur, the outcome may be sudden death or euthanasia a short Read more…
When a horse always resists cantering on a particular lead, it’s usually because it’s physically difficult or painful to do so. Lead problems may result from discomfort or stiffness anywhere in the legs, body or back. How do you get Read more…
Horses have no feeling in their mane, but they do grow hair that is just as sensitive as human hair. Unlike our hairs on the top of your head, horse’s hairs are not usually trimmed. Do horses have feeling in Read more…
Possible causes include nutritional deficiencies, teething, boredom and even just playing. Discuss your foal’s diet with your veterinarian if your foal begins chewing on the tails of other horses. A mineral deficiency may be responsible for the vice and it Read more…
Banging a tail means to cut it off blunt at the bottom. Traditionally horse’s tails were banged to avoid them becoming soiled and straggly at the bottom. Not all horses should have their tails banged. What does it mean when Read more…