Quarter sheets, also called exercise rugs, are used while longeing or riding horses during cold weather to keep a horse warm during warm-up and during active work to prevent rapid muscle cooling which can lead to chilling and cramping. Do Read more…
An exercise rug, sometimes called a quarter sheet or riding blanket, covers a horse’s hindquarters. Exercise rugs come in two basic types to serve different purposes. One type is made of a waterproof material designed to help keep a horse Read more…
Rubber matting provides a safer anti-slip surface Horses often slip and struggle when getting up from a concrete-floored stable, despite the layer of bedding which is easily scraped through. Rubber mats give a similar grip as a horse would have Read more…
Hot oiling is fast and convenient to give your horse shine and conditioning without much effort. What does baby oil do for horses? Baby or mineral oils are inexpensive, indispensable grooming aids that have a variety of use. Rubbed directly Read more…
Recreational horse riding is allowed in some regional parks and on several Auckland beaches. Other beaches Algies Beach. Hatfields Beach. Martins Bay Beach. Omaha Beach. Ōrewa Beach. Snells Beach. Can you ride a horse in New Zealand? Ride your horse Read more…
Saddle up and get set for five of Wellington’s best trails for horse riding. As these are all shared trails it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with our tips. Where can you ride a horse in NZ? Recreational horse Read more…
Riding on horseback allows you to get back to nature and enjoy the solitude and harmony of the New Zealand wilderness. There’s a multitude of horse trekking experiences on offer in New Zealand. How many people ride horses in New Read more…
Treading almost looks like walking in place. A type of treading can be a stall vice, a variation on weaving. However, treading is also common in horses experiencing foot or limb pain in both front limbs or hind limbs, or Read more…
Kaimanawa horses are a population of feral horses in New Zealand that are descended from domestic horses released in the 19th and 20th centuries. They are known for their hardiness and quiet temperament. How many horses are in New Zealand? Read more…
More leg. A riding instructor commonly says “more leg” when they want the rider to use more leg pressure on the horse’s side. An effective rider will often keep a constant, soft pressure on a horse’s side at all times Read more…