Again, most horses need about 2% of body weight per day in dry feed, so 20 lbs of feed for a 1000# horse (or a horse who should be 1000#). If your horse is still eating a lot of hay Read more…
Full planning consent will be required for any new permanent equine development including: horse walkers. How long can a horse be on a walker? Sport horses Professionals all over the world swear by the horse walker, not only for keeping Read more…
Yes, it is lawful to ride a horse through Central London — but not recommended because of the vehicular traffic swirling around you. In the UK, horses and riders have every right to be on the roads. However, they must Read more…
The cavesson is a multifunctional bridle and used for various training purposes: Groundwork; on a single line. Longeing; with a single or double longe line, with or without side reins. Work in hand, where you walk next to the horse Read more…
Just like humans, horses need protection from ultraviolet rays. Fly rugs and fly masks act like sunscreen. This helps decrease coat bleaching in dark horses and protects from sunburn and skin cancers in light-colored horses and those with areas of Read more…
A horse that opens their mouth when ridden does so, because they are reacting to discomfort or in pain. This can be caused by dental issues, harsh hands, an ill fitting bit, or something else bothering the horse. Why do Read more…
bit. By definition, a bit is a piece of metal or synthetic material that fits in a horse’s mouth and aids in the communication between the horse and rider. It’s part of the bridle and allows the rider to connect Read more…
Straight grains, like corn, barley, sweet feed or oats, can contribute to the onset of colic in horses. Bagged feeds, which have higher-fiber ingredients, are processed so they are gentler on equine digestive tracts. What happens if horses eat too Read more…
Consisting of a webbing basket that fits over the lower half of the horse’s face, the grazing muzzle allows a horse or pony to bite off and swallow only the few grass blades that stick up through a small hole Read more…
Think of a grazing muzzle for horses as a kind of wearable slow-feeder! Designed for use when your horse is grazing on pasture, a grazing muzzle attaches to a halter and allows them to eat less grass than they would Read more…