the alchemist. Answer and Explanation: The man on the horseback is the alchemist who has realized his Personal Legend by decoding the secret of the Master Work: the Philosopher’s Stone and the Elixir of Life. Who was the stranger on Read more…
A leisure horse is a horse that is used for equestrian leisure, principally hacking and trekking by individual riders. These leisure activities can be done ridden, driven, or with pack horses. How are horses used for recreation? Horses (and other Read more…
saddle. saddle, seat for a rider on the back of an animal, most commonly a horse or pony. What is the saddle seat called? The Saddle Seat Saddle is used on gaited horses such as Tennessee Walkers and Saddlebreds. They Read more…
Average height and weight for the breed are 15 to 16 hands (about 60 to 64 inches, or 152 to 163 cm) and 1,000 to 1,200 pounds (about 450 to 540 kg). The American Saddlebred horse is characterized by a Read more…
Evidence reflects that people started using horses as far back as 6000 BC. However, it is said that horseback riding may have begun around 4500 BC. During the Medieval Period, horses were valued by their usage, not by their bloodlines. Read more…
It is unclear exactly when horses were first ridden because early domestication did not create noticeable physical changes in the horse. However, there is strong circumstantial evidence that horse were ridden by people of the Botai culture during the Copper Read more…
Simply described, the soft palate is a musculomucosal sheet that separates the pharynx into oral and nasal compartments. In an average horse, the soft palate is about six inches (15 cm) long when measured medially and less than an inch Read more…
Equestrian Life – Male Vs Female. FACT: 90% of riders are women. FACT: Saddles are constructed mostly for the male anatomy. Are most riding horses male or female? The vast majority of horses used for riding and other activities are Read more…
Why do I need arena mirrors? Equine arena mirrors are designed to give you instant feedback and are the silent trainer on the grounds. They are not only helpful for dressage riders, but also for hunter and jumper riders watching Read more…
Be sure to read the age requirements carefully before buying, because while some rocking horses are safe for infants (they usually include a padded seat and security strap), others are designed for older toddlers and preschoolers. At what age can Read more…