The battle on 31 October 1917 saw 31 light horsemen killed and another 36 wounded, and also resulted in the death of around 70 horses. The light horse charge demoralised the Turkish and German forces, with 38 officers and 700 Read more…
By 10 pm on 31 October, approximately 58,000 light horsemen and 100,000 animals had swarmed into Beersheba. How many light horsemen died at Beersheba? 31 light horsemen31 light horsemen were killed in the charge and 36 were wounded. Some originals Read more…
The battle of Beersheba took place on 31 October 1917 as part of the wider British offensive collectively known as the third Battle of Gaza. Was the charge of the Light Brigade a true story? The Charge of the Light Read more…
The types of fabric used for horse rugs range from a cotton/polyester blend canvas, which is cool and breathable, to a 100% polyester textile that is lightweight but not as breathable so can, therefore, retain more heat. What types of Read more…
steps to follow when cleaning your rug to keep it in tip top condition: Remove excess dirt and mud. Remove all detergent from your machine’s soap dispenser. Secure all buckles and slip the rug into a mesh bag. Select delicate Read more…
DIY Stick Horses Supplies: fabric, stuffing, yarn, long wooden dowels, styrofoam balls, felt. Carve out a portion of the styrofoam ball and glue the stick into the ball. Cut out your horse head from your fabric. Sew around the perimeter Read more…
What size rocking horse do you need for riding? Huge horses : Over 53 inches – should suit children from about 8 years old to most adults. Tiny horses : less than 30 inches – really best suited for dolls Read more…
A Collinson’s rocking horse can be identified by it’s square pillars on the safety stand and the small wooden diamonds affixed to the top. Most Collinson’s were also given red painted swing irons. Are old rocking horses worth anything? However, Read more…
Denier is the thickness of the individual thread used in the yarn weave of the blanket. At WeatherBeeta, we have blankets in a variety of denier, to match the needs of every horse. When choosing a turnout blanket, the most Read more…
Between 50°-60°F, a clipped horse will need a lightweight blanket with 100g of fill. From 40°-50°F, a lightweight to medium-weight blanket with 150-250g of fill is necessary and 30°-40°F a mediumweight to a heavyweight blanket. Selecting the Proper Weight and Read more…