Using feeds with protein provided by soybeans, lupins, faba bean or canola meal will give your horse access to good quality sources of protein, which builds muscle. Feeds with one or more of these protein sources are best. How do Read more…
Cross-firing is a term used to describe a diagonal lack of coordination of the horse’s front and hind legs in which the hind legs on one side make contact with the front legs on the other side in various gaits Read more…
Age is but a number – what you want to look at is the experience level and health of a horse. It does give you a good starting point, though. A beginner rider will probably not want a horse younger Read more…
Like all social creatures, horses like to play and need mental stimulation. Because they are intelligent creatures, horses can become bored when they lack a chance to play or release energy, and monotony is often the catalyst for negative behaviors Read more…
Never loop lead ropes, longe lines, or reins around your hands or any other body part. If your horse pulls away, you could be dragged. Don’t tie yourself to a horse in any way. The safest way to lead a Read more…
The best groundwork exercises are: Train your horse to stand still. Train your horse to lead properly. Train your horse to flex and soften to pressure. Train your horse to go on a circle. Train your horse to move the Read more…
There are studies that show men who spend many hours on a bike or horse-riding, especially if the saddle is hard or poorly adjusted, can experience infertility problems. Can horse riding cause infertility for females? For women: Horse riding won’t Read more…
Signs of an Unbalanced Horse Your horse runs into a canter. Bulging shoulders. Crooked movements. Picking up the wrong lead. Your horse fails to walk in a straight line. Cross-firing with the hind legs. Leaning on the reins. The saddle Read more…
Early morning workouts allow the trainers and jockeys time to tend to the horses and still make afternoon racing. Can you ride a horse early in the morning? If your schedule allows, consider waking up early to ride your horse Read more…
two years old. Therefore, most equestrians consider a horse broken if it is safe to ride. Usually, this process takes approximately 40 to 60 days. Most trainers wait for a horse to be two years old before trying to break Read more…