Most commonly, those who use it hope the baking soda will prevent ulcers by buffering acid in the horse’s digestive system, or help a horse get over the rigors of training by buffering lactic acid that accumulates in its muscles Read more…
Adding vegetable oil, such as canola oil, is a useful way to boost the caloric density of your horse’s diet without significantly increasing his feed intake. Another fat source to consider is stabilized rice bran, a high-fat supplement that is Read more…
Your location should have solid footing that’s not too deep. We recommend arena footing or otherwise. Use caution if you’re lunging on grass as your horse can easily slip on wet grass around the circle. Is it OK to lunge Read more…
Feedstuffs high in fat include vegetable oils (100%), rice bran (15-18%), flax seeds (30-40%), and heat-treated soybeans (15-22%). In addition, commercially available fat-added concentrates typically contain 5–14% crude fat. What is the most fattening food for horses? Fat has more Read more…
Lucinda offers four ways to help build your horse’s topline: Stretching – engaging the tummy muscles. When warming up, incorporate moments when you work your horse in a stretching frame amid transitions. Groundwork – stepping under with the hindleg. Hill Read more…
Side reins are probably the most commonly used lunging aid. They are great helpers to provide your horse with a solid stretching workout and you can use it with a horse on the lunge line or for in-hand work. Should Read more…
Stand in the middle of your circle, looking towards your horse. Your lunge line and whip form the two sides and your horse makes up the third side. This will ensure you are in the correct position to drive your Read more…
Spoiler alert: horses are herbivores! Their entire digestive system is designed to process plant matter. Horses, as a species, do not eat meat. Can horses eat chick starter? While some feeds manufactured for other animals may not cause any problems, Read more…
between 4 and 5 years old. The running performance of Thoroughbred racehorses has been reported to peak when they are between 4 and 5 years old. However, changes in their racing speed by month or season have not been reported. Read more…
Horse training can be fun, but it also can be quite a challenge. For the beginner, it’s probably best to leave starting young horses to more experienced trainers. Youngsters are too unpredictable, and knowledge, timing, and skill are required for Read more…