Next is a horse getting trapped in or on mud, fences, ditches or other around-the-farm situations from which they cannot extricate themselves. These events happen very commonly to horses on farms large and small, wealthy and poor, well-run and not Read more…
Wet ground is both an issue for both barefoot and shod horses and ponies. Prolonged contact with mud and wet means that hooves don’t wear down naturally and deep mud can easily loosen and pull shoes off. Can horses get Read more…
A twitch is a device that is used to restrain horses for various stressful situations, such as veterinary treatment. It is usually made up of a stick-like handle loop of chain or rope on the end, or a metal ring Read more…
You’ll want an area of at least 8 feet x 8 feet-but 10 x 10 or 12 x 12 would be even better. You want enough space that you can move around your horse while both of you stay on Read more…
All of the Manna Pro fly sprays work great. Pro-Force my favorite, because I love the scent the most! Providing the best available fly control is the least we can do for our horses to keep them happy, comfortable, and Read more…
Some horses also do not stand still within these confining restraints. Commercial stables with wash areas that are at least 8 feet wide and 10 to 12 feet deep and that are built with a solid wall or a pipe Read more…
After determining how many panels you will need to construct your round pen, you will be able to begin looking for a good deal. A round pen that is 60 feet in diameter can range anywhere from $800 to over Read more…
On roundabouts, horse riders keep to the left within the roundabout until they reach their exit – pay attention to the rider’s hand signals. What should you do if there are horses? slow down, give them plenty of room and Read more…
Walk around the round pen on the left side of the horse. Continue walking left until the horse is completely relaxed and trotting along at an even pace. The horse should not seem frightened or stressed. If the horse is Read more…
The round pen, sometimes called a bullpen, is a round enclosure used for horse training. They range in diameter from a minimum of 30 feet (9.1 m) to a maximum of 100 feet (30 m), with most designs 50 to Read more…