Before you bring your horse home, you will need a specific list of horse supplies to feed, groom, and care for your horse. In this article, you will find a basic guide to the supplies you need for the first year of owning a horse – including an explanation of each item and why it …
When you desperately want to own a horse, an offer of a “free horse” may sound like a winning lottery ticket! However, horses that are free are usually free for a reason. Sometimes that reason is as innocent as the owner no longer has time for the horse or has an unexpected life change. (I …
Horse ears will tell you a lot of things! You can learn many things about your horse by observing its ears. Horses are highly social animals that communicate with each other through a variety of means, including body language, sounds, and even through hormones called pheremones. One of the most important ways that horses communicate …
Leasing a horse provides a similar experience to owning a horse while being much cheaper, and having less of a time commitment. Horse leases are great for people who hope to one day buy a horse, but don’t want to jump into ownership right away, or who just want a few extra rides on a beloved …
The phrase “wet saddle blankets” is a metaphor that refers to how wet a saddle pad gets after a horse has sweated heavily during an intense ride, and how many intense training rides produce good riding horses. This phrase is often used to describe getting “green horses” (aka, young or untrained horses) ready for horse …
The most common ways to tell if a horse is friendly is to look for ears perked forward, a back hoof resting casually, calm eyes, and curious behavior. The best way to tell if a horse is friendly, though, is to use these body language cues along with verbal instructions from a horse’s owner or …
When purchasing a horse, it can be hard to know what the horse’s real history or medical condition is, and sale ads are rarely helpful! This is because unfortunately, not everybody is honest or has the horse’s (or your own) best interests at heart. As someone who has purchased a dozen horses and assisted many …
There are many myths surrounding horses that are spread far and wide, and continue to be passed on as the truth. We have gathered some of the most commonly heard misconceptions in the horse world and shine a light on the truth about them. Myths about Horse Tack Myth: Snaffles are the best bit for …
Buying your first horse is an exciting milestone that you won’t soon forget. But with that excitement also comes a lot of questions about what essentials you will need to buy. In this article, I’ll share a basic list of essentials you need for your first horse, plus explanations of why you need these supplies. …
Whether you are looking to lease or buy, choosing the right beginner horse for a new rider is a daunting task. There are so many amazing horses to choose from, so how do you go about selecting the right one for you? First, it’s important to take a look at your available time and money, …