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Rainwater is from nature and it is free, it doesn’t cost anything. It is one of the renewable sources of water. Water from the sky is fresher than water from a water treatment facility. However, can rainwater harvesting be used to supply drinking water for your horses? Giving your horse rainwater to drink is perfectly … Read more
Whether it’s your busy schedule or your horse’s soundness that kept you from riding your horse, bringing your horse back into work after your horse has not been ridden for a long time can be a challenge. Horses are fine without being ridden at all. However, if your goal is to regularly compete in horse-riding events, … Read more
All horse owners at some point have to transport their horses, whether it is twenty miles or a few hundred miles, and your horse might have to sleep overnight in the trailer. Is it safe to do so, and how long can your horse stay in the trailer at a time? It is always a … Read more
When you look at jockeys on the racetrack and see how tiny they are, you often wonder how they handle a big racehorse racing down a track at full speed. Which leads us to another question why do jockeys need to be so small and light? Jockeys are required to weigh a certain weight to … Read more
Even the calmest horse can get scared of the loud explosion noises and flashing lights of fireworks. The Fourth of July weekend is enjoyed by most people, but it spells out concern, anxiety, and nervousness for horse owners and their horses. During firework season, horses can get startled by the loud bangs, noise, and flashing … Read more
When your horse doesn’t have access to an outdoor pasture, and you are not sure how long your horse can stay in a stable at a time, look no further. Everything about stabling your horse is explained in this article. Horses should not be stabled more than 10 hours at a time. Sometimes, under a … Read more
You are a skilled horse rider passionate about horses, loves to teach, and often thought about becoming a Horse-Riding Instructor. Do you wonder what qualifications you need to become a certified horse-riding instructor? There are some amazing employment options available for this rewarding career. Let’s look at all the ways you can get into this … Read more
You are thinking of buying your first horse, but you need to know how and what is required to raise your horse before bringing your horse home. This article will cover all the basics that you need to know how to raise a horse successfully step by step. Raising a horse includes feeding, cleaning, caring, … Read more
A horse’s mane affects the way the horse’s neck looks in general and under the saddle. If done well and cared for, the mane can give you an indication of the management and care that the yard and owners provide for that horse. Not all horses have the same type of mane, and not all … Read more
Have you ever wondered who is more intelligent, a horse or a dog? Both horses and dogs are intelligent, but we want to know who is the smartest one of the two? Who is ranking number one when it comes to intelligence, the horse or the dog? We all know that both the horse and the dog … Read more
Have you ever thought of riding your horse bitt-less? Do you feel like switching things up a bit when riding your horse? Go for a free-range ride? Try hopping on and ride your horse with just a halter and lead rope as a challenge. To ride your horse with just a halter, you need to … Read more
You may be wondering how to tell if your horse loves you or his paddock-mates. And if they do, how would they show it? When resting their head on your shoulder, is this a display of affection, or are you simply a convenient headrest? Horses are social beings; they enjoy being in the company of … Read more
