Anne Forsberg
It is almost irresistible not to treat your horse but what is the best present to give him? Treats don’t have to equal ‘unhealthy’ or ‘sugar-laden’, a treat can be both healthy and unusual, so something that he does not normally have included in his diet. And treats don’t have …
Marwari horses, also referred to as Malani horses, are a unique breed of horse that are found in Marwari, a part of India which is also referred to as Jodhpur. These horses have a number of interesting features, perhaps the most well-known being their ears which turn inwards at the …
One of the most fun things about getting a horse is picking a name. You want a horse name that represents their look while also capturing their personality. Picking a name for a horse is a lot like picking a name for a newborn. It can be an agonizing process …
Most lady riders view pregnancy as a double-edged sword; it is a time of great excitement but you are going to miss those long days in the saddle with your horsey best friend. Horses keep us very busy and if you own a horse, you will still need to carry …
Sometimes we forget that Sunburn can affect our animals too. Just like humans, horses can suffer from sunburn and it can be very sore if left untreated. All equine breeds are susceptible to horse sunburn and it can occur throughout the year. There are some treatment options for sunburn but …
The idea of using horses for improving physical and mental health is not new. Hippocrates was said to have mentioned the potential of horses being useful for helping to manage health. However, equine therapy hadn’t been adopted in the modern world until around the 1960s. There are a number of …
Derived from the Italian word, cavaletto, which means ‘little horse’, Cavaletti are small wooden jumps consisting of a fixed pole anchored at each end by an X frame. X——–X Have Cavaletti fallen out of fashion? With the arrival of modern materials and the Poly block, riders quickly started to favour, …
How long do horses live? Well, it depends- the lifespan of a horse typically ranges from 20 -30 years old. The exact expected lifespan of a horse mainly depends on the horse’s breed and the type of life that they live. It is not unusual for a horse to live …
The fastest animal on earth is the cheetah which has a top speed of between 68mph and 75mph. However, the cheetah doesn’t have to carry anything on its back. So, the accolade of the fastest weight bearing mammal on earth is awarded to the horse and the fastest horse breed …
The seat is frequently discussed as an essential part of good horsemanship but why is it so important to improve your seat? A good seat when you ride not only provides balance and security but allows the rider to influence the horse effectively, developing training and bond and promoting harmony …