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There are so many different rules regarding what tack is legal for use in affiliated dressage competitions. And to complicate things further, the rules change again as you progress to the higher levels. With so many variations of tack items available these days, it can get a little confusing. Nosebands are a great example of … Read more
For a horse owner with mares, knowing and understanding your mares’ heat cycle is an essential part of equine management. When a mare stays in heat constantly and shows signs of erratic heat cycles, there is usually a medical reason to blame for this abnormal behavior. The presence of an ovarian cyst, uterine infection, or hormonal … Read more
You feel that your horse is all on his own in the barn, and you want a friend and a barnyard buddy for your lonely horse. Are you thinking about getting a companion animal to keep your horse company? Is a goat a good companion for your horse? Goats make great companions for horses and are … Read more
You just finished a vigorous training routine with your horse, and all of a sudden, he is all cramped up with muscle pain. What do you do? It’s too late for a vet to come out, so do you give your horse some of your human pain medication? It would be dangerous and probably toxic to … Read more
Learn how long it takes to become a jockey, from supervised riding and stable experience to apprentice licensing, professional training, fitness, and race-day requirements.
Cushing disease is one of the horse diseases and ailments that can affect your horse’s health and wellbeing. To understand if you can ride a horse with Cushing’s disease, we must look more closely at this syndrome and its causes. Is it safe to ride a horse with Cushing’s disease? You can ride a horse with … Read more
Whenever you are riding at a canter, and your horse kicks out, you might think it’s out of disobedience or playfulness, but it could be much more severe than that. Let’s find out what to do and why horses sometimes behave this way. Many factors can cause a horse to kick out in canter, like … Read more
Are you interested in show jumping? It might seem a bit overwhelming going through all the pages of rules and regulations, looking for tack, getting the right fit, and starting your showjumping career. Luckily we have you covered. In this blog, we will be doing a full, in-depth checklist for you and your horse, covering … Read more
Feeding your horse a well-balanced diet that includes all the correct vitamins and minerals it needs to be a healthy horse can be quite a daunting task and require careful planning. So, is feeding a sulfur block to your horse a safe thing to do? Sulfur blocks are generally safe for horses. Horses need sulfur for … Read more
Over recent years, I have seen more and more riders using body protectors. In the past, they were mostly seen (as compulsory gear) in the cross-country field but have grown in popularity in other disciplines and areas of riding such as show jumping, dressage, leisure, and beginner riders. Body protectors provide a substantial level of … Read more
To understand why a horse is a bully, we first have to understand a bit more about horse behavior. What we perceive as bullying can be horses sorting out their hierarchy with natural herd behavior. There are many effective ways to deal with a horse bully like: Ensuring the paddock size is adequate for all … Read more
The Arabian horse has been around for thousands of years. They carried warriors throughout the Middle East as far as North Africa, Spain, and China. Ghengis Khan, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and George Washington all rode Arabians. Racing is also in the heart and soul of the Arabian. They are the original racehorse, after all. … Read more
