It was created by twisting a forty-five foot strand and doubling it. The doubled strand was twisted, and thereby shortened, yielding the twenty-two-foot rope. – Les learned to make the hair twister from his father, who had seen Mexicans use Read more…
No horse rug is ever 100% Waterproof. Synthetic rugs are the best rug for keeping your horse dry and outperform canvas rugs in this regard. Should my horse wear a rug in the rain? If your horse does not have Read more…
A horse trust ensures care for the horse if the owner gets sick or dies. A trust can be inter vivos (created during the lifetime of the horse owner) or created under your will after your death. In a horse Read more…
Crin, also known as crinoline or horsehair, is a net-like material, easy to mold and is often used in the decoration of clothing, hats and accessories. It was originally used in 16th-century Europe for upper-class fashion, often to hold the Read more…
Sometimes a horse will swish or “switch” his tail to lift a nagging fly off his hide. Sometimes he will swish his tail to balance his body in an extreme maneuver. But most of the time, it’s because he or Read more…
Horses also create orientation points with the help of scents. Along the route, they drop feces, which they can use later on to find their way back to a location. Other horses also use these fecal piles as directions. Even Read more…
Horses are fine for up to 9 hours in a trailer as long as they have food and water, and unloading during the trip just adds to your end time considerably. Is trailering stressful for horses? Resistance in the horse Read more…
A prophet’s thumbprint is a depression in the muscle, usually found on the lower part of a horse’s neck or shoulder. It is often triangular but may also be linear, looking just like a thumbprint in a piece of bread Read more…
For horses, flies and mosquitoes compete for the title of most annoying pest. From acting as an area repellent to being placed directly on horses, vinegar is a good home-made solution for helping keep your horses fly-free. Is white vinegar Read more…
NO — horse shampoo cannot magically make your hair grow faster or thicker. Since there’s no medicinal or steroidal chemicals in it, it’s just not possible. Generally, if you’re looking for a miracle unicorn product then it’s simply not out Read more…