The horse can still eat, but it’ll be a lot slower and require more effort, and the poor horse might choke on the food going in the wrong way with the bit. Can horses swallow with a bit? The horse Read more…
a kicker. Red ribbons signify that a horse is a kicker. This means that any other riders should be careful not to crowd the horse, especially from behind. This is the most common color of tail ribbon and thus is Read more…
Step 1: Use a Lead Rope to Secure Your Horse. Step 2: Use the Curry Comb to Loosen Excess Dirt and Mud. Step 3: Use a Hard/stiff Brush to Remove Dirt and Mud. Step 4: Use a Soft Brush to Read more…
2-8 weeks. So how soon can you feed new hay? If the hay is cut and bailed in perfect conditions with less than 12% moisture in the bale, it should be safe to feed straight away. But due to how Read more…
1815 and 1915. Horse drawn carriages were among the most popular forms of transportation between the years of 1815 and 1915. During the same time period, horseback riding itself was growing in popularity but required more specialized skills and expertise. Read more…
Samurai warriors of feudal Japan wore their two swords tucked into the obi or sash, to be handy but out of the way, and are believed to have mounted from the right. Napoleon Bonaparte, who was a left-hander and, therefore, Read more…
A horse is better balanced when on the correct lead of the canter, that is to say, the lead which corresponds to the direction of travel. If a horse is on the wrong lead, it may be unbalanced and will Read more…
Blinkers are usually made of leather or plastic cups placed on either side of a horse’s eyes – attached either to a bridle or to an independent hood. Blinkers that have a peep hole cut in the back of the Read more…
What is Brushing? Brushing in horses, commonly known as interfering, is an abnormality in the lateral gait. This defect occurs when the horse’s limb swings to the side, causing the shoe or hoof to make contact with the other, opposite Read more…
JT International Horse Brush 1 SleekEZ Horse Brush – Best Overall. 2 Wahl Professional Horse Brush – Great Design. 3 Mane And Tail Horse Brush – Most Versatile. 4 Decker FB21 Face Brush For Horses – Best Grip. 5 JT Read more…