It’s always a good time to brush up on your horse’s anatomy. Though you don’t use a lot of the terms daily, it’s good to know which part is named what so that when you’re talking to other people caring for the horse, or the vet, you’ll know that you’re …
A horse’s height is measured from the ground to the highest point of the withers (orange line in the image below) and is expressed in centimetres or as hands high or hh. The height of a horse isn’t a very absolute number because there are many factors that go into …
To have a better relationship with your horse you need to have a better relationship with yourself. As long as you’re not grounded and genuinely connected to yourself, you’re never going to have the kind of relationship with your horse that will blow your mind. To have the kind of …
Because your horse is a large animal, she needs to drink a lot of water to keep her body working properly. A mature, average-sized horse will drink between 20 and 40 litres (5 to 10 gallons) of water a day. Exercise, hot temperatures, humidity, sweating, pregnancy and nursing as well …
Anyone who has ever had their horse stolen can tell you that it takes time and money as well as emotional stress to deal with a crime like horse theft. The biggest mistake a horse owner can make is to think that their horse is “not interesting” to thieves, because …
Let’s face it; it’s like a jungle out there. It’s the responsibility of whoever buys or owns the horse to sort out the documentation for the horse, but there aren’t a whole lot of standards out there. None the less, you might find yourself jumping through all kinds of hoops …
Anyone unable to produce an equine passport when asked can be fined several thousand, receive up to two years’ imprisonment or both. The purpose of the the equine passport is to: If someone is trying to sell you a horse without a passport shouldn’t make the purchase and report it …
Getting your kids a horse can be one of the best things you do. Your children can learn invaluable life skills from a reliable horse; including trust, teamwork and responsibility. The right horse or pony will teach your children about horses and riding as well as be a meaningful companion. …
Having an elderly horse is a wonderful experience and they make terrific companions. When they cannot be ridden any more they absolutely love “salad bar” walks in nature and good long rubbing sessions where they can be completely spoiled with some TLC. If you’ve got a whole herd, they’re wonderful …
Horse ownership is fun and rewarding, but time-consuming and costly. It’s a big commitment and there are a lot of things to consider before jumping in. It’s important that you consider the right questions and determine whether buying a horse is the right decision for you. Unlike other hobbies, such …
Having a family horse is a wonderful thing. Before you head out and pick up the first horse you see, you’ll want to think a bit about what kind of horse it is that you need.
An idea begins to form in your mind: there’s something off with your horse. You can’t say where exactly this hunch is coming from because your horse isn’t thrashing or wriggling in pain. A quick once over doesn’t turn up anything obviously wrong. But you’re sure that everything isn’t as …
