It’s possible for pigs to get along with other animals — including dogs, cats, horses and goats — but they do best hanging out with their own species. Does pig and horse get along? Although the Pig wishes for more Read more…
Squeeze Gently squeeze the middle of the horse’s ribcage with the calves of your legs to cue him to move forward. Squeezing is politely asking the horse to go forward. What do you do when a horse refuses to move Read more…
For a severe threat, they may have wrinkled, elongated and open nostrils. The ears laid flat against the neck, head raised and the horse may lunge at you, whites of the eyes showing, and their mouth open showing their teeth. Read more…
Sheep and cattle will graze the areas that are avoided by horses. Sheep will tackle most weeds found in horse paddocks, and although neither cattle nor horses will eat pasture plants around their own droppings, they will graze around each Read more…
In America, when a horse refuses to move, we call it balking. What does it mean when a horse won’t move? Some people might blame it on a his attitude, laziness or stubbornness. But, the most common reason is that Read more…
My Top 5 Bits For Starting or Breaking in Horses Neue Schule Tranz Angled Lozenge D- Ring. Stubben Full Cheek Snaffle with sweet copper link. Winning Tongue Plate WTP Lightweight Eggbutt. Myler MB02 English Dee Comfort Snaffle (Level 1) TRUST Read more…
Equine Dentistry If your horse constantly chews at the bit for no apparent reason, make an appointment with your veterinarian for a dental appointment, even if your horse is up-to-date on her annual teeth floating, or filing. Should a horse Read more…
The bit goes over the horse’s tongue, not under it. There should be about 2-3 wrinkles at the corners of the horse’s mouth when the bit is sitting properly. If the horse looks like it’s smiling, the bit is too Read more…
For horses, spooking is a natural response to being startled or afraid of something. In the wild, spooking is an innate mechanism that helps them flee from danger very quickly. Other factors, such as excess energy, pain, or vision issues Read more…
As a very general guide, you want to have an index finger’s clearance.” For loose rings, the horse’s lips should clear the bit ring holes by 1/8 inch on each side, to prevent pinching. If you can see half an Read more…