Limit or eliminate grain when possible, and offer an alternative hi-calorie food source as a grain substitute, such as any of the following: Fat is a safe and concentrated energy source and is well digested by horses. Fat can be Read more…
hay. Diet Preference Clydesdales are fed hay and feed. The feed is a mixture of beet pulp, oats, bran, minerals, salt, molasses and water. What does a Clydesdale horse eat? How much does a Clydesdale eat and drink? Each hitch Read more…
An average horse weighs 900-2,000 pounds, depending on size and breed. A lean, racing fit Thoroughbred, for example, has an average weight of 900-1,100 pounds, while the average Clydesdale (think Budweiser) weighs in at 1,800-2,000 pounds. What is the heaviest Read more…
This is a serious conformational fault of the front limb, wherein the cannon bone angles backwards causing the carpus (incorrectly referred to as the knee) to be positioned too far rearward. When viewed from the side, the limb does not Read more…
Generally, you saddle from the left or near side, but your horse should accept saddling from either side. Stand slightly behind the shoulder of the horse and place the saddle pad or blanket, with the fold facing front, just behind Read more…
One of the most famous and most difficult ways to ride a horse is called sidesaddle riding. It comes with an exciting and rich history that every horse lover needs to know about. Sidesaddle and the way we ride horses Read more…
But if you want the verb that corresponds to drive a car, it’s ride a horse. This is similar to a motorcycle; you can steer, turn, accelerate, or brake a motorcycle, but the verb that encompasses all of these is Read more…
Reins come in a variety of lengths, typically 48″ for ponies, 52″ for cobs or small horses, 54″ for average sized horses and 60″ for oversize horses. How short should your reins be? The correct rein length is one that Read more…
Because of the way hills build muscle, it also helps to improve the way of going. With strong joints and a well-developed topline and hindquarter, your horse will find it far easier to work through and over the back even Read more…
“It’s worse than most people can remember,” she said. “No acorn is safe — so take them seriously and don’t take any risks. Can horses be around oak trees? Oaks are found in nearly all upland hardwood forests. Horses must Read more…