Horses get all the protein they need for muscle growth and strength from plants. The secret lies in their digestive system. Horses have a single-chamber stomach where bacteria break down cellulose from grass to release nutrients like protein and sugars. Read more…
Walk, trot, and canter poles all work different areas of the horse but have one thing in common: they help to strengthen the hind end and improve the way of going by working the entire topline and helping the horse Read more…
In general, stallions may not be the best choice for beginner riders. Of course, there are always exceptions to this. Stallions typically require an experienced handler and may be unpredictable in some situations. The environment that the horse will be Read more…
ten years old. What age horse is good for a beginner? The right age horse for beginning riders can vary because, just like people, all horses aren’t the same and mature differently. But generally, a beginner should get a horse Read more…
Seven Common Toxins That Can Kill Horses within Hours Botulism – often associated with haylage feeding. Ionophore toxicity – associated with feed contamination. Yew toxicity – associated with horses consuming clippings from this common ornamental shrub. Poison-hemlock – found in Read more…
Walking on sand, different terrains, grass, on a road (if safe enough), and in water will make your horse fitter on each ground. Especially walking, trotting, and even cantering in the water can be added to the regular exercise routine Read more…
Horses are strong because of their muscles. Their muscles are strong enough to pull strong carts and strong things like that. In addition, they have strong legs for running fast! If a horse doesn’t exercise, they can become fat, so Read more…
5 Ways to Maximize Your Horse’s Stamina Incorporate a Conditioning Program. When preparing your horse for an upcoming event, like a long-distance trail ride or a three-day event, you’ll need to establish a conditioning program. Focus on Hill Work. Use Read more…
Remember simple things like good manners and a willing temperament will really matter if you were to buy him. Make sure someone else rides the horse first — usually a brief 10 to 15 minutes showing walk, trot, canter and Read more…
1. Bounces and/or Polework. If your horse jumps, bounces are a great way to build muscle without putting too much strain on their joints. Because the horse has to rock on to their back end and push off the ground Read more…