Scoliosis, a lateral deviation of the vertebral column, is uncommon in the horse. Congenital scoliosis has been reported only in the thoracolumbar vertebrae related to vertebral malformation (Jeffcott 1980; Vandeplassche et al. 1984). Can you do horse riding with scoliosis? Read more…
Prolonged running or jogging creates a great risk of scoliosis progression. Horseback riding also compresses and jars the spine. If you pound a bent nail with a hammer, it becomes more bent. We suggest limiting running to 400 meters, which Read more…
As horses are not farmed agriculturally in most countries, horsehide is more expensive than other leathers. Why is horsehide expensive? Horsehide is often more expensive than similarly treated cowhide. Why? Its scarce. Fewer people are eating horses and not much Read more…
When comparing horsehide to cow/steerhide, there are big differences. Horsehide has a coarser grain, huge differences in weight (even across the same hide, and generally is lighter/thinner), is more abrasion resistant, has a different fiber structure, and displays much more Read more…
Horsehide Is Durable More fibers mean more durability, strength, and flexibility. The grain structure also means that horsehide tends to be more abrasion resistant than cowhide. Which is better horsehide or cowhide? The strongest advantage of horsehide over cowhide is Read more…
9. The horses are generally treated well. Anytime animals like horses are used in a show like this, it’s common for people to think about how they might be treated. What does Medieval Times do with their horses? Each castle Read more…
HORSEHIDE LEATHER JACKETS Being a luxury leather, horsehide is generally praised for its overall beauty and durability. Horsehide is heavier than goat. It relatively produces more warmth in winter, although leather isn’t an exactly good insulator. Additionally, horsehide outperforms goatskin Read more…
Hot-towelling – also known as giving your horse a hot cloth – is basically a way for you to use a hot towel to “steam clean” your horse using small rags or towels soaked in steaming hot water. How do Read more…
In the Spring and Summer months, when fly season is in full force, you can keep bugs from biting your horse with fly protection products, such as fly sheets, fly boots, fly masks, and fly spray. When should you put Read more…
Sport horses Feeding salmon oil improves the elasticity of the cell membrane, resulting in a faster oxygen uptake. Also EPA and DHA affect the endocrine system/hormonal system. They increase insulin sensitivity in the horse, which improves its performance. What is Read more…