Horse Care

Horses communicate through postures, gestures, and expressions more than they do with their vocal cords. To understand the language of the horse more clearly will fine-tune the training and handling accordingly. Here are few things to be on a lookout for.

Many people think that you can tell a horse’s age by its teeth. This isn’t quite true. Things like basic maintenance, diet, grazing conditions, vices, and genetics all play a role in how the horse’s teeth themselves are aging.

Getting ready to ride takes a bit of attention to detail. You want you and your horse to be safe and comfortable. Here are some mistakes to watch for as you tack up.

Many of us feed our horses and ponies treats as a reward when training, or just because we love them. Treats that are similar to a horse’s natural foods are healthiest, but a very small amount of almost any food item horses or humans eat is safe to feed as a treat. 

There are plenty of times when lunging can be used as a positive and reinforcing training tool. But it has both pros and cons that need to be considered before deciding whether regular lunging is right for you and your horse.

There are a lot of traditions and lore around horses. Yet, some of the information we hold onto may not be even true.

Grooming a horse is not only a bonding experience but can help improve the health of the horse’s skin and coat. In this post, you’ll discover the key benefits that a horse can experience when they are being groomed, and a selection of useful tips that can help make the grooming routine more enjoyable.

No two horses are the same. Once you identify your horse’s personality traits, it will be easier to train them, and your communication will improve!

Every year thousands of little boys and girls ask Santa for a horse for Christmas. And while it’s a lovely and expensive gift, many of those horses are sold a few months later. Yet, there is another option and that is leasing a horse much like you can lease a car instead of buying one.