Stretching must be part of the equestrian athlete’s program. Simply placing one leg out in front of you on top of a tack box or bale of hay for three to five slow breaths will allow those hamstrings some stretch Read more…
The negative impacts that wild horses have on vegetation and soils can also negatively affect wildlife habitat. One study found that wildlife are attracted to high quality foraging areas over degraded habitats, providing evidence that wild horses have an indirect Read more…
The Horse is the seventh in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs. The Years of the Horse include 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026… The horse was the most frequent transport means in ancient Read more…
Horses, because of their size, have the potential to do the most non-motorized per capita damage. As equestrian trail users, we can and should take responsibility to minimize our impact by staying on the trail and not tying to trees. Read more…
Humans are predator animals. Horses are prey animals. The horse’s natural enemies are predator animals: mountain lions, wolves and yes, humans! Predators kill prey animals and eat them. What is the natural enemy of the horse? The horse, a prey Read more…
Horses have a chance on learning a skill every time they level up. Its all RNG, so some horses might get 10 skills, while others just get 5. The higher the tier, the higher the chance it learns a skill. Read more…
You can teach a horse to jump over obstacles, prance, and even walk in various gaits. But fewer people are aware that horses can learn tricks. Top 9 Awesome Tricks to Teach Your Horse Smiling. Bowing. Shake Hands. Act Ashamed. Read more…
Here are the essentials you’ll need when you’re first starting out. Saddle, Saddle Pad, and Girth. A saddle is likely the largest investment you’ll make for your horse. Bridle, Reins, and Bit. Stirrup Leathers and Irons. Grooming Tools. Fly Spray. Read more…
Horses yawn for a wide variety of reasons including excess stress or anticipation, relief from gastrointestinal distress, physical pain or discomfort, or as a social behavior signaling dominance. Your horse may also yawn following a time of quiet or rest. Read more…
Soring, or “big lick”, is the use of chemicals to cause pain to the front feet and legs of horses when they touch the ground. This results in the horses picking up their front feet higher and faster than they Read more…