If shoes are left on too long they may become loose. Nails heads may wear off. A loose shoe can be a hazard if it slips out of place and the horse bangs himself with the shoe or protruding nails. Read more…
ride (one’s) hobby-horse To frequently or incessantly talk or complain about a subject, topic, or issue in which one is excessively interested. What does riding the hobby horse mean? to follow a favourite pastimeFrom the term “hobby horse” came the Read more…
At Minehead in Somerset there are three rival hobby horses, the Original Sailor’s Horse, the Traditional Sailor’s Horse and the Town Horse. What is considered a hobby horse? A hobby horse (or hobby-horse) is a child’s toy horse. Children played Read more…
How often should you replace your horse’s horseshoes? It depends on the horse and what you are doing with him but generally every 5 to 6 weeks a horse needs to be trimmed and his shoes reset. Some may need Read more…
It’s not a good idea to go horseback riding while pregnant. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding activities that entail a high risk of falling or abdominal trauma. Can you touch horses when pregnant? Risks in pregnancy Read more…
Sometimes horses kick out of simple playfulness. You’ll often see horses frolicking in a field, galloping, bucking and kicking as they go. It’s a way to burn off steam and stretch their limbs. This type of kicking isn’t intended to Read more…
It really hurts to be kicked by a horse, and you can expect a broken bone or serious contusions. The real danger of a kick is the blunt force trauma of the horse’s hooves that can severely and even fatally Read more…
While you can’t ride a yearling horse, you can establish a solid foundation for a long and successful riding career in the future. The early years provide a great opportunity to teach things like ground manners, grooming, leading, tying, lunging, Read more…
Whilst it is a very personal decision, the Vegan Society’s stance on the matter is that they should not. They say, “Vegans choose not to support animal exploitation in any form and so avoid visiting zoos or aquariums, or taking Read more…
While horse riding cannot be classed as vegan, many vegans ride horses. They claim that the sport is not exploitative of the animal if it doesn’t cause pain and suffering. Even though horses cannot consent to being ridden, if they Read more…