As herd animals. Horses are highly social herd animals that prefer to live in a group. Do horses like being with other horses? Every horse should have a buddy who they can touch, or at the very least, that they Read more…
The hobby horse, also known as a stick horse, is a simple children’s toy. Although it was simply a toy horse’s head atop a wooden stick, we all know that this is enough to entertain most child for hours on Read more…
Children over the age of 12 months can already try out classic rocking horses for children – starting with the smaller models, of course. It’s best, however, for the child to be able to hold the handles on their own Read more…
A three year old should be ridden only a few (3-4) times a week and then with lots of breaks. I always do a couple weeks (of work), then give them a couple weeks off. Or do a couple weeks Read more…
The hobby horse can be taken care of, and you can ride it without any goals or pressure. Is hobby horse riding a thing? Hobby horsing has become more and more popular among young riders in recent years. It is Read more…
Such soreness can pass in a day or it may take a week or two. This frustration is amplified by the knowledge that shod horses don’t go sore after they are re-shod, and in fact a lot of foot sore Read more…
Horses with arthritis, laminitis or ringbone usually need shoes. Horses with weak hoof walls or weak, thin, pliable and tender soles could benefit from wearing shoes. (According to Esco Buff, a professional farrier, there is no truth that shoeing weakens Read more…
If it’s a front shoe, generally no. You should either get the shoe back on before you ride or take the other front shoe off. If it’s a back shoe, a lot of times it’s ok to ride, though you Read more…
Because these horses have a “history” that includes good and bad experiences, they take much more time to train. 4. A 3-year-old horse should only work three to four times a week for half an hour. When the horse is Read more…
Message: “I feel threatened.” At its most primal level, the equine kick is a defensive weapon. Horses in the wild can and often do repel predators by lashing out with their hooves. This response is instinctive so, depending on the Read more…