In order to tame a horse, the player must locate a wild horse and either use the lasso to capture it or get close enough to directly mount the animal. The player will then have to break the horse to Read more…
White horses with blue eyes DO exist, but albino horses with pink eyes do NOT exist. Albinism in humans is an inherited genetic disorder that results in a lack of melanin production. What color are albino horses eyes? All so-called Read more…
Recovery. A hip replacement means almost immediate relief from your previous discomfort. You’ll be up and walking the same day as your surgery and can generally return home a few days after that (if not the same day). Many riders Read more…
The peewee is a very useful bit for horses that are not overly strong, but yank in a snaffle. Traditionally Waterford bits have been used to help prevent leaning and pulling but do need to be used with sympathetic hands. Read more…
Factors such as stamina, strength, speed and competitive nature all need to be considered when picking a winner. If you are having a day at the race but are unsure which horse you would like to pick it is a Read more…
While there are exceptions to every rule, an OTTB is usually not well suited to a beginner or even intermediate rider. This horse needs to not only be re-trained to develop into a safe riding horse but will also need Read more…
The leader of the herd is usually an older mare (the “alpha mare”), even though one stallion owns the herd. What do you call a leader horse? What is a boss mare? Boss mare is another word for lead mare Read more…
A Hurdle race is a horse race where the horses jump over obstacles called hurdles. These are smaller than fences and are a minimum of three and a half feet high. They are typically made of a series of panels Read more…
The sliding stop is reining’s signature maneuver. The horse runs at top speed down the length of the arena, and then on a loose rein, lowers his hindquarters to the dirt as his front feet pedal for another 10 to Read more…
This is particularly common in green horses, as well as very supple horses. It’s normally more obvious on one side than the other. And in inexperienced or difficult horses, you might find they drift towards the wall or gate especially Read more…