How to read your horse’s vital signs We all have a different opinion of what defines a healthy horse, some say they should be leaner while others say they should carry a bit of extra weight on them. There are also those who say it depends what the horse is used for, a top level competition horse for example should …
Do Horses Get Depressed?
You might think that depression is something that only people suffer from but horses can become depressed just as easily as we can. Unlike us though your horse can’t literally tell you he’s depressed so has to tell you in his own language. There can be many reasons why a horse is suffering from depression or is chronically stressed but …
Why Does My Horse Eat Mud?
We’ve all heard the saying ‘a little bit of dirt never did anyone any harm’, well horses have taken that phrase to the extreme! Not only do they regularly eat mud and dirt they actually need it as part of their natural diet. As well as being an essential part of their diet, horses also need dirt to help keep …
Why Does My Horse Keep Tripping
Just like people, horses can trip over their feet from time to time with no real cause or reason. It may be that the ground is slippery or even or that your horse just wasn’t paying attention. As with us this is perfectly normal and happens to all creatures that walk. If, however, your horse is tripping much more than …
First Time Horse Owner’s Checklist
An essential guide to everything you need to know before buying a horse You’ve been promising yourself that one day you’ll get a horse of your own and now that moments come, you’re understandably full of excitement but because you’ve never bought a horse before you’re also daunted about where to start, what to look for, where to keep your …
How To Bandage Your Horse’s Legs For Exercise
Not everybody will bandage or wrap their horse’s legs prior to exercising them but if you choose to do so then it can be difficult to know how to wrap them properly, especially if you’ve never bandaged a horse’s legs before. For a bandage to work properly you need to wrap the horse’s legs so that they are able to …
Am I Too Old To Learn To Ride A Horse?
We all have a list of things we want to do before it’s too late but if one of these things is to learn to ride a horse how old is too old? You might be surprised, and pleased, to know that you’re never too old to learn to ride. As long as you’re able to get on the horse …
How To Feed A Hard Keeper On A Budget
We all want the best for our horses and would love to give them the best of everything all day everyday but this isn’t always possible and with many of us making sacrifices just to keep our horses, being able to feed a hard keeper properly is curial. There are plenty of options out there for both easy and hard …