Horse Care is a major part of any equestrians routine and we have lots of top content that includes tips and advice to ensure the best care for your horse.
One of the best ways to improve your bond with your horse is simply to spend more time with them. This means not just riding but also on the ground. If your horse lives out 24/7 then it can be easy to end up spending less touching time with them …
Many horses will experience cracked hooves in their lifetime. Most cracks will heal themselves and present no real risk to the horse. However some cracks can become more serious and can result in a chronically unbalanced hoof and can even lead to lameness. There are many reasons why a horses …
Horses are herd animals who naturally crave the companionship of other horses. If left alone for long periods they can suffer real separation anxiety. However horses can be taught to be alone and this lesson should come a young age while they are in the stable, in the field, during travel …
It takes on average 4-6 weeks to break in a horse in but that time span is based on several assumptions. If all the handling and preparatory work has been done properly then it should be plain sailing. The horse’s temperament and character can also dictate how smoothly the process …
How many times have you paused by a field and wondered if the flat out and prone horse in the sunshine is still breathing? Horses can really sleep in the field and the stable. To the uninitiated can look like they have died. Here are some interesting facts about horse …
Anyone who has been on the receiving end of an equine nip or bite will know only too well how painful it is. Probably less deadly than a kick, biting is nevertheless an unwelcome and dangerous habit. There are many ways to stop a horse biting but first we need …
Whether you’re buying a horse for yourself, for your child, or for someone else, it’s important to know what size of horse that you should get. Unfortunately, it’s not always as simple as just walking to a farm and picking out one that looks like a good fit. While most …
What makes horses difficult to bridle? This most commonly occurs due to a past incident which has frightened the horse or caused pain. Horses remember bad experiences and one incident can be enough to create a new behavior pattern. Very occasionally, some horses seem to be super sensitive about the …
Horse napping is when a horse refuses to move in the direction that you want to go. It is a behavioral pattern that can often be very tricky to correct. It can occur for a number of reasons such as a lack of trust, rider confidence, or a lack of …
A horses vision determines the way in which they perceive and interact with the world around them. They have large that are located laterally on their face which gives them an excellent range of vision. As a prey animal this range of vision is particularly useful when it comes to …