We do not recommend equestrian helmets for bicycle riding because the lab drop test on flat surfaces is done at only 1.8 meters rather than the 2.0 meter bicycle requirement. In addition, most equestrian helmets are not as well ventilated Read more…
The original purpose of canine teeth was as fighting weaponry and as such they serve no useful function in the modern horse. Wolf teeth: Wolf teeth are small (often tiny) teeth that can be found immediately in front of the Read more…
What is a serpentine? A serpentine is basically a series of half circles that form ‘S’ shaped loops across the arena. Serpentines included in the lower level dressage tests have three or four loops and are usually ridden in trot. Read more…
A riding boot is a boot made to be used for horse riding. The classic boot comes high enough up the leg to prevent the leathers of the saddle from pinching the leg of the rider, has a sturdy toe Read more…
Words Related to Horseshoe In this page you can discover 4 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for horseshoe, like: rhinolophus, shoe, comosa and hippocrepis. What’s another word for horse shoe? What is another word for horseshoe? amulet lucky Read more…
Unlike horses and mules, cattle do not sweat. Does a cow sweat? Cattle do not sweat effectively and rely on respiration to cool themselves. A compounding factor on top of climatic conditions is the fermentation process within the rumen generates Read more…
Good-quality neck sweats are an investment in equipment. They will be used almost every day, at home and at the shows, to keep halter horses in peak condition and enhance the appearance of their throatlatch, neck and shoulders. The average Read more…
Sweats are used to reduce swelling and fluid build-up when horses have sprains, strains, cuts, and edema or when directed by a veterinarian. 1. Apply the sweating preparation to the entire area to be bandaged in a layer with uniform Read more…
The saliva helps their food to digest, but it can also result in foam around the mouth. This foam is normal and harmless; a sign that your horse is functioning properly. Is it bad if a horse foams at the Read more…
The noseband should be fit two fingers below the Zygomatic ridge. Fitting the noseband higher will put pressure directly on a nerve bundle in the horse’s face which can cause the horse discomfort. When tightening the noseband you should be Read more…