Horses have excellent peripheral vision. Evolution has equipped horses to be highly aware of peripheral motion. The human brain takes about a half a second to process what our eyes “see”; colour, size, distance, approach etc. That processing is not Read more…
For a horse trailer to avoid overloading one of the four tires or possibly breaking one of the axles, it must be level when hitched to a tow vehicle. What we mean by “being level” is that the weight of Read more…
Follow this step-by-step process to position yourself correctly and control your horse or pony effectively while getting on and off. Mounting and dismounting should be done on the left side of the horse. Using a mounting block to get on Read more…
A buggy is a light carriage with a simple design and seating for two people, generally drawn by one or two horses. Also known as a roadster or a trap, it can have two or four wheels. Buggies generally have Read more…
Near Side. The left side, also called the “near side,” is considered the proper side for mounting and dismounting a horse. This tradition goes back to the days when horses were used in battle, and the rider’s weapon was a Read more…
The objective of a ‘Double’ bet is to successfully pick out two winning selections across two different races on the same bet and stake, and in this case, you require both selections to win in order to achieve a return. Read more…
Shoulder. The shoulder is the large bone that runs from the withers down to the chest. A well-sloped shoulder can indicate a horse that will have smooth gaits. What is the shoulder joint in a horse? The shoulder joint is Read more…
You can convert the trailer into two box stalls if it’s 16 feet or longer. If you have small horses and increase the axle size, you can haul four horses, putting two in each section.” How many horses can you Read more…
A novice horse is therefore defined by its lack of experience in winning a particular type of race. What does 0 mean in a horses form? 0. Finished outside the top 9. P. Pulled up (reined in as horse may Read more…
Pony of the Americas Other names POA Country of origin United States Traits Distinguishing features Appaloosa coloring, small size, suitable for riding Breed standards What is POA Appaloosa? The Pony of the Americas (POA) is a pony breed developed in Read more…