What causes choke? The most common cause of choke is swallowing food or other material, that is either too dry or coarse (most commonly hay), or that swells rapidly once chewed (typically sugar beet) so that its passage down the Read more…
Research has confirmed many equine therapy benefits. It lowers your blood pressure and heart rate, alleviates stress and reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression. Equine therapy also helps people struggling with addictions or mental illness. There are several life skills Read more…
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A few hours of riding can leave your body feeling tired and sore. 6 Ways to Recover and Relax After Riding Treat Yourself to a Warm Bath. Reduce Muscle Fatigue With Gentle Yoga. Have a Nutritious Snack. Drink Plenty of Read more…
Did you know… that horses are actually incapable of “respecting” you? They can learn to not rear, bite, kick etc… but “respect” plays no part in the equation. Respect is a human state of mind, a human attribute. A horse Read more…
Horses Are Expensive Horses require many expensive accessories. While buckets, brushes, saddles, and reins are fixed investments that will last for quite some time, there are other costs that will be ongoing such as lodging, food, horseshoes, and veterinary care. Read more…
Quarter horses have easy-going personalities and are highly trainable. Friendly and loyal, they make great family horses. What is the most trainable horse breed? Breeds like Morgans and American paint horses tend to be attentive and easier to train—essential characteristics Read more…
Horses’ sense of touch is much more sensitive than humans’—especially their noses. Their whiskers—coarse tactile hairs called vibrissae around the muzzle and eyes—are important sense organs gathering information about the environment, helping sort hay from baling twine, and finding what’s Read more…
Horseback riding is a sport; it requires physical strength, skill, balance, and endurance. However, there are times when horseback riding is leisure, relaxing, and enjoying nature, and of course, this isn’t a sporting event. Does it take skill to ride Read more…
How To Be A Better Rider Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses. I mean give yourself a very honest evaluation. Video Your Ride. Thinking how you ride and seeing how you really look when you ride are two totally different things. Read more…