Horseback riding has a language of its own. Two statements that commonly cause confusion for new riders are “tacking up” and “untacking a horse.” These phrases are used by horse owners and riders in the English and Western riding disciplines all the time and are often the first jargon to confuse new riders. In this …
Spring is coming! That means the amount of riding you do often increases, and you have several months of horsey fun ahead. To ensure you can maximize your riding time and make the most of the beautiful spring weather, there are a few spring cleaning chores you will need to get on top of after …
A smartly trimmed mane can highlight a strong neckline or even help coverup confirmation flaws. While in the past, horse owners were limited to painstakingly pulling individual hairs to tidy up a mane, today, a selection of horse mane grooming tools are available that make it easy and quick to trim a horse mane. In …
Yes, horses can experience feelings similar to depression, but the good news is that there are steps you can take that will help put the pep back in your horse’s steps. While equine depression is a hotly debated topic, with some people saying that we shouldn’t try to diagnose a horse with ‘human ailments,’ anecdotal …
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 …
For humans, ice-cold water after working outdoors on a hot day can feel like heaven, so it’s only natural that many new horse owners or horse novices may want to give the coldest water possible to their horse when it is overheated after being exercised. Many of these novices are surprised to learn that giving …
Many people are surprised to learn that horses, like people, can sunburn. Despite the fact that many horse breeds evolved in hot, sunny regions it is still possible for horses to sunburn as they graze in sunny pastures during the spring and summer. Sunburn is also possible- potentially even more likely, for horses when they …
A four-strand braid is easy to learn! If you can braid with three strands of hair- you can braid with four- I promise! This easy 4 strand braiding method works on human hair, horse manes, and even the occasional friendship bracelet! Although braiding 4 strands adds a challenge – It pays off in “wow factor …
Generally, horses shed their winter coats around the same time that temperatures start to warm and early spring plants begin growing. But horses might not always shed on time. In this article, we’ll talk about a few reasons that a horse’s coat might not be shedding on time or as quickly as other horses. …
4 SIGNS YOUR HORSE’S SHOES DON’T FIT One common question for new horse owners is knowing if their horse’s shoes fit correctly. Alternately, sometimes people ask “what size shoes” their horse might need. These questions might raise eyebrows for experienced horse people, but they make lots of sense for those new to the world of …