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…
Don’t tie to anything your horse can move or dislodge if he were to become frightened and pull back. Choose a well-set fence post over a fence rail, as the latter can pull loose or break. Don’t tie so short Read more…
A twitch is not intended to replace proper pain management of the horse. It is not intended for use on any other part of the body of the horse other than the upper lip. It may cause permanent damage and Read more…
Always use a properly fitted halter and a strong shank when tying a horse. Never tie with bridle reins or a rope attached to the bridle. Baling twine, string, and leather will break under pressure and should not be used. Read more…
Tying a horse, sometimes called racking-up, means securing a horse to a fixed object by means of a halter and lead rope. This may be done to restrict the horse’s movement for grooming, tacking up or simply to stop the Read more…
Initially, a horse pulls back because he doesn’t feel safe with his feet restricted and doesn’t know how to “give” to the halter to find the release. If he breaks whatever he’s tied to and finds he can gain freedom Read more…
Often called the lone charger, the horse has a saddle with no rider and a pair of boots set backwards in the stirrups. This is a sign that a warrior has fallen in battle. Why do they put the boots Read more…
ANSWER: The thing you’re talking about is called a hitching rail — often mistakenly referred to as a hitching post. You’ll find a little more about it in Q&A #162 — Do-it-yourself hitching posts. What is the thing you tie Read more…