The horse is rubbed or “curried” to help loosen dirt, hair, and other detritus, plus stimulate the skin to produce natural oils. The currycomb is usually used in a circular motion to work loose embedded material. Alternatively, you can use Read more…
For small pills, the easiest thing to do is to cut a hole into a chunk of apple or carrot and push the pill into the hole. Give several unmedicated chunks to the horse and then offer the doctored chunk, Read more…
Tail-swishing indicates tension in the horse, often from back pain or other orthopedic issues. Checking saddle fit and back health is a good place to start. Why does my horse swish his tail? Sometimes a horse will swish or “switch” Read more…
Some racehorses are well taken care of – they live in comfortable facilities and receive outstanding treatment. But many horses are treated poorly; these animals are drugged, overworked, and generally abused. Is horse racing cruel to the horses? Racing exposes Read more…
Top tips to reduce stress for your horse Regular turnout. This is an important aspect to reduce stress for your horse. Consider their environment. Keep their mind occupied. Stay calm yourself. Consider training. They may need company. Routine. Look for Read more…
326 thousand. The number of horses in South Africa amounted to almost 326 thousand as of 2020, the highest since 2010. Compared to the previous year, the horse population increased from nearly 323 thousand. Overall, the number of horses in Read more…
Use a specialty belly wrap on your horse. These remind me of shapewear for horses, and they lovingly protect your horse from tack and spur rubs. You’ll also need to check your discipline’s rules if you show. How do I Read more…
Aside from his name, a word such as ‘come’ or ‘here’ works well. You can also whistle, as long as you are able to whistle loudly, because your horse will need to be able to hear you when you’re eventually Read more…
Everyone has dealt with pawing at one time or another. Learn some effective ways to help reduce this annoying and sometimes destructive habit. 1 Ignore the pawing. At times, it pays to just ignore the issue and let the horse Read more…
If the exact cause is unclear, using several of these techniques can minimize pawing behaviors. Adjust Surrounding Conditions. Many horses paw because something nearby is disturbing them, and if you remove that disturbance, the behavior will stop. Tend to the Read more…