Poo-picking your paddock, especially if it’s a smaller one, helps to keep the pasture palatable as well as reducing weeds and the worm burden of any horses grazing the field. You should poo-pick at least twice a week and ideally Read more…
Adding just enough water to keep the pile moist while turning it at least once a day can produce optimal results as well. Frequent turning helps to speed up the composting process. Covering the pile with a tarp can help Read more…
But what about those police horses that patrol the streets and leave mess behind? Why don’t that have to pick them up? There is no law that requires people to pick up horse manure the way there is with dog Read more…
You should never ride or lead a horse on a pavement or footpath, nor should you take your equine onto cycle tracks. Are horses allowed on pavements UK? You MUST NOT take a horse onto a footpath or pavement, and Read more…
It is advisable not to ride horses on the roads in the fog, dusk or dark. If you have to ride in these conditions, lights should be worn that are visible from front and back. Tail lights should be fitted Read more…
Male horses, or stallions, have certain advantages over their female counterparts. For one, they are typically stronger and faster than mares, which is an asset in racing or other competition. Are male horses stronger than females? Generally speaking, male horses Read more…
Mix handfuls of Epsom salts with a small amount of water and gently massage your horse in circular motions, then rinse off. This will leave its body feeling soft and the blood flow will be temporarily increased in the areas Read more…
Magnesium is a macromineral that horses need for optimal muscle function and nerve transmission. It is involved in energy metabolism, enzyme activity and muscle tissue recovery following exercise. Why do athletes need magnesium? Magnesium helps maintain normal nerve and muscle Read more…
four years of. Just like with the large breeds, the Miniature Horse must be mature in age and physical development (usually at around three or four years of age) before he can be ridden – it is all too common Read more…
The 7 Essential Miniature Horse Supplies to Get You Started Halters and Lead Shanks. Grooming Supplies. Medications and Dewormers. Grazing Muzzle. Hay. Fly Protection. Mini Housing and Fencing. Can a mini horse be alone? Miniature horses should not be housed Read more…