Concussions predominantly took place due to a fall from or with the horse (82%). Helmets were reportedly worn by 58.1% of all participants and 73.7% of those with a concussion reported they were wearing a helmet at the time of Read more…
Yes, several! Rhythm beads aren’t just for calming! They encourage relaxation and can be used when schooling to improve your horse’s focus; the horse listens to the rhythmic sound of the ‘necklace’ and is less distracted by other sounds. This Read more…
Thread 6 inches on one side of the cord, then 6 inches on the other. Add another bell every 6 to 8 inches on each side so that they are at even intervals. This will ensure a balance to both Read more…
Magnesium deficiency and excess in horses Excessive magnesium will be excreted in the urine, but overdoses have been linked to decreased calcium and phosphorus uptake, compromised intestinal integrity, heart conduction problems and renal trouble, so it’s important not to over Read more…
1D horses are the fastest and set the “standard” for what the other divisions’ span of times. 1D – Fastest time of race. 2D – .5 seconds off of fastest time. 3D – 1 second off of fastest time. What Read more…
Being Stepped On This can lead to bruising, abrasions, and even fractured bones. It is possible to have your fingers stepped on, say when cleaning hooves, but far less likely. After a fall, it’s possible that the horse might step Read more…
SUCCEED® allows your barrel horse to perform at its best with complete digestive health. You ask your barrel horse to be confident, strong, and fast, able to sprint at speeds upwards of 50 miles an hour then stopping to turn Read more…
Added “Sprint” button, defaulting to Left Ctrl . Added the ability to “sprint” in minecarts, boats and horses. How do you sprint a horse? If your horse has the sprint skill, just hold shift while going forward to sprint. How Read more…
After two or three days, they get to a barrel and know what they’re supposed to do. I don’t typically ever stop at a barrel.” Once the colt understands how to lope a big, easy circle around a barrel, Harmon Read more…
Over 100,000 horse riding-related accidents occur yearly in the U.S. Accident Rate per Population Total Accidents per Year Total Fatal Accidents per Year 35.7 / 100,000 117,632 710 Can a horse crush you? While horses bite humans very rarely, their Read more…