A jigger is a battery powered electric shock device, similar to a taser. Long used in the Australian racing industry as a means of pushing horses to run faster, their use was curbed during race meets once stewards vision of Read more…
Similarly, horses also have a natural curve to their spine to help maintain and support their structure. When a horse’s spine curves too far inward, the condition results in lordosis or more commonly referred to as swayback in the equine Read more…
They are athletic and intelligent horses that perform well in many equine activities, including pleasure riding, racing, ranching, eventing, or rodeoing. Paints have been treasured since the days of the old west for their durability and color patterns. What do Read more…
Standard horses begin at just under $5k, whereas most show horses range from $10k to $50k. The best racehorses, show jumpers, and dressage horses can sell for exorbitant amounts of money. How much do top eventing horses cost? If you’re Read more…
Pinto. Pinto, (Spanish: “Painted”), a spotted horse; the Pinto has also been called paint, particoloured, pied, piebald, calico, and skewbald, terms sometimes used to describe variations in colour and markings. The Indian ponies of the western United States were often Read more…
Whilst typical horse ownership isn’t cheap, the price tag of the worlds most expensive horses can put things in perspective. Standard horses begin at just under $5k, whereas most show horses range from $10k to $50k. The best racehorses, show Read more…
What You Can Expect to Pay for a Good Dressage Horse. For a top-of-the-line horse that’s already dressage trained at an Olympic caliber, it will cost anywhere from $60,000 to $100,000. How much does a top dressage horse cost? The Read more…
a woman who is skilled with horses, a female equestrian. What is a horsewoman? 1 : a woman who is a rider or a driver of horses especially : one whose skill is exceptional. 2 : a woman skilled in Read more…
Horses experience grief in remarkably similar ways to us. Here’s how to help your equine through the loss of an equine friend. Allow the Horse to See the Body. Energy Work to Alleviate and Process Grief. Sedating Triple Warmer. Strengthening Read more…
Hanoverians excel at almost all equestrian sports and are considered the #1 breed for eventing by the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses. Hanoverians are one of the more common breeds seen in international jumping shows and the Olympics. What Read more…