To allow the horse to cool out and dry quickly after work. To prevent skin problems and make grooming easier and more effective. As a training and/or competition strategy. A winter coat tends to make a horse quieter and may Read more…
Brushing a horse before and after riding is essential. You’ll be removing sweat and debris, preparing the horse to be saddled up. It will also stop them from developing saddle sores, which can be very uncomfortable for them. Because of Read more…
Hobbles are commonly used to train horses. Hobbles are useful tools, and when used correctly, are safe and don’t harm your horse. Can a horse run with hobbles on? If you leave 8-10 inches between the horse’s legs he can Read more…
Dennis Moreland Tack recommends teaching your horses to accept being hobbled. Hobbling helps a horse learn not to fight against being restrained. It’s another form of desensitizing or sacking out horses and can really help keep your horse safe if Read more…
Hobble training a horse is a form of “sacking out” and desensitizing a horse to accept restraints on its legs. This helps a horse accept pressure on its legs in case it ever becomes entangled in barbed wire or fencing. Read more…
No. You can not teach a horse to dance in that specific manner, without abuse. The horses are extremely tense and under extreme physical pressure in their training. It’s really abusive, harsh training and the animals are very upset and Read more…
Arabians. Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. What horses run with their tails up? A raised tail is often a sign of high excitement or just feeling great. Young horses, or horses with excess energy, Read more…
The primary reason people tie horses is for convenience. Tying a horse allows you to leave your horse somewhere without worry of him escaping. Should horses be tied up? Don’t tie to anything your horse can move or dislodge if Read more…
The tail is used by the horse and other equidae to keep away biting insects, and the position and movement of the tail may provide clues to the animal’s physical or emotional state. Is horsetail harmful to horses? Brackenfern and Read more…
They can get caught up in something and become easily injured. Leaving a halter on your horse may seem innocent, but really can be life-threatening if they get caught up and break their necks…or something else. Can you leave a Read more…