Mane rubbing is often caused by insect bites, particularly from ticks that attach to the horse’s neck skin to feed on blood. They are hard to see, but easy to feel by running your fingers through the base of the Read more…
This phrase seems to be of Scottish origin. It is first recorded in The Tea-Table Miscellany: Or, a Complete Collection of Scots Sangs, published in 1729 by the Scottish poet, playwright, editor and librarian Allan Ramsay (1686-1758). Where did Shanks’s Read more…
Laying down too long can cut off circulation and cause skin ulcers, or even muscle damage and eventual kidney failure. Sometimes horses lay down and get stuck in a position that prevents them from getting up again—which is called getting Read more…
Modern horses still have that same flight instinct as prehistoric horses. When they hear a sudden noise—especially a loud one—they react with fear. Are horses afraid of loud noises? Being a prey species, horses evolved to rapidly react to potential Read more…
We often see riders slapping their horse on the neck enthusiastically at the end of a showjumping round or dressage test. Patting is considered by many to be a way of telling the horse that they have performed well – Read more…
Step 1: Supplies and Tools Horsehair (see below for details) Sharp Scissors. Tape – I like Electrical tape. Masking tape will also work. 6mm diameter Kumihimo Bracelet Barrel Connector (1 pair). Horseshoe charm or other horsey charm (optional). 5 minute Read more…
To Clean your Horsehair Jewelry: Gently wash using a mild soap or shampoo. Use a soft toothbrush or gently agitate in a plastic container. Do not soak your horsehair jewelry. Let air dry. Never dry your horsehair jewelry using heat Read more…
Providing shelter for your horse Horses need access to shelter and should be fed additional hay during adverse winter weather. Horses should have access to shelter from wind, sleet and storms. Free access to a stable or an open-sided shed Read more…
For the most part, horsehair jewelry is fairly durable and, if properly cared for, can last a very long time! Although your handmade items can get wet, it is highly recommended to remove them when showering, bathing, swimming, or when Read more…
That’s become the standard, but certain places still use the horsehair glove. “There’s no actual rules against them, they’re still considered a legal boxing glove. Are horsehair boxing gloves legal? Fury famously wears horsehair material gloves, while Wilder has worn Read more…