Why Do Horses Sleep Standing Up?
Have you ever wondered why horses sleep standing up instead of laying down like other animals? Well, that myth is only half true. It is […]
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What Does “How many hands a horse is” mean?
What Does “How many hands a horse is” mean? A hand is the unit of measurement used to measure horses. A hand is equal to […]
What to do when your Horse is on the Rail and Won’t Move Over
Sometimes well broke horses take advantage of a less trained rider. One classic trick of lesson horses and family horses is to walk along the […]
How Soon can I Ride my Mare after Birth?
How soon you can ride your mare after birth depends on several factors including whether the delivery was difficult for her and the type of […]
Learn How to Train a Horse
Learning how to train the horse’s not something that can be taught in a class or from a book. Learning how to train a horse […]
Fish in Horse Water Tanks
So you’ve heard about fish as an option to help keep your horses water trough clean and you’re curious? It’s true- fish in your tank […]
Tying a Horse’s Reins to their Tail or a Stirrup
Tying the rein of a horse around to a saddle horn or the horse’s own tail is an old horse training method. Trainers used to […]
Kicking a Horse with Spurs
Kicking a horse with spurs is almost never acceptable! Spurs are only appropriate for inexperienced riders on horses who need more precision. Spurs are not […]
Human Medicine for Asthma Triggered by Horses
Many children and adults suffer from Asthma attacks brought on by petting or even breathing air near a horse. I know because I used to […]
Horse Mane Braiding with Beads and Feathers
Braiding your horse’s mane with beads and feathers is not as difficult as you might think. There are no good instructions for braiding a horse’s […]