Horseback riding is a fun and exciting sport that requires not only skill but also physical strength and balance. As a beginner rider, you may find it challenging to stay balanced and in control while riding – it’s not as easy as it looks! Despite your enthusiasm, you might find …
You’ve always had a fascination with horses, ever since you were a child. The way they move with such grace and power, the way they seem to communicate with their riders without even needing words – it all intrigues you. So, when you finally have the opportunity to learn how …
Jumping is a thrilling and exciting equestrian sport that involves a horse and rider navigating a course of obstacles, including fences and jumps. Jumping is one of the most popular equestrian disciplines, though it is a relatively new equestrian sport. Horses and their riders have been jumping over natural obstacles …
Dressage is an equestrian discipline that is often described as the “ballet of horse riding.” It involves a series of precise and controlled movements that showcase the horse’s athleticism, obedience, and training. Dressage is one of the oldest equestrian disciplines, with a rich history that dates back several centuries. The …
You love animals and being outside, but finding a hobby that combines both seems impossible. One day, while browsing online, you stumble upon an ad for horseback riding lessons. You are nervous but excited to try something new. The first few lessons are challenging as you learn the basics of …
Horses evolved to run. That’s why your horse has the legs of a runner. To survive, they needed to run fast, and this was the driving force of their evolution. Your modern horse walks on just one digit (toe), where her ancestors walked on as many as four toes. If …
There’s a lot that will affect how long a horse will live. With good care, many horses will live well past the age of 30. Some senior horses are even ridden or driven lightly to keep in good health. Considering that a horse’s skeleton takes 6-8 years to fully grow, …
What is a horsefly, you ask? It’s a biblical curse on wings, is what it is. But biologically speaking, it’s a stoutly built fly, the female of which is a bloodsucker and inflicts painful bites on horses and other mammals, including humans. Adult horseflies typically eat nectar, but the females …
People aren’t just dressing up their horses as zebras for fun, there’s actually some science behind it! And it all starts with one simple question: why do zebras have stripes? There has been scientific interest in the function of zebra stripes for over 150 years. There have been many theories …
Too often I’ve seen stables with lots of flies and all people do is try to spray their horses. Trapping is one way you can keep bug populations low, but there’s a really low-maintenance, natural way to control bugs around your barn that is mostly overlooked. I’m talking about chickens! …
Your saddle is most likely going to be the most expensive piece of horse tack you’re going to buy. A good saddle will run you anywhere from hundreds to thousands (depending on the type of saddle you need) – and because of that, it’s worth the time and effort to …
Your horse is a large animal whose care is a big responsibility. There’s a lot of horse stuff on the market, and though you don’t need half of what’s marketed to you, you will need some of the basic supplies to be able to take care of your horse. Here …
