If you have ever had the joy and experience of dealing with a horse’s snotty nose, you know it can get messy. Never mind the free showers they offer with every sneeze. Mucus can be a healthy sign or something to take seriously. Horses can get snotty noses from playing energetically or having a strenuous …
My son and I were at the racetrack, watching as horses were led into their paddocks. One person caught my son’s eye; she was rubbing a wand on each of the horses. He asked me what she was doing, and I explained that each horse had a chip implanted in it, and she was scanning …
Some horses are known for being calm and serene. But just like any other animal, most enjoy playing around and having fun. Sometimes, they’ll roll around in the dirt or chase each other. There are many things horses do for fun. No one knows the definition of fun like a horse. Horses are always looking …
The younger generation seems to be educated about the importance of taking care of their bodies today to prevent chronic health issues later. For example, a young exercise jockey requested I buy him a back brace even though he currently doesn’t suffer from back pain. I agreed and bought two Equestorian back braces, one for …
I was brushing my horse’s back when I noticed an area that caused him pain. So I rubbed my hand over the location and got the same reaction. I quickly realized something was wrong and called a friend to come over to check the horse. After carefully rubbing his back for a few minutes, he …
I was working with some horses when my cousin and his son visited. His youngest son was absolutely fascinated by the horses and wanted to know how he could become a trainer. I told him it takes a lot of hard work, but if he was dedicated enough, he could definitely make it happen. There …
You pass the beginner’s stage of riding and want to get a horse you can bond with and have continual lessons. But the cost of buying one can be scary and is too costly for many. Luckily, there are options like leasing, but how much does this cost? Leasing a horse can cost anywhere from …
I was talking with my grandson the other day about smart animals. He told me horses are smarter than dogs, and I asked why he thought that. “Well,” he said, “you can train horses to do all kinds of things, like pull carriages, work cattle, and even control unruly crowds.” I had to admit that …
I have a two-year-old colt right now, Will, with a genuinely bad biting habit — he bites whenever someone goes into his stall to feed him, and he recently grabbed our exercise rider with his teeth and actually pulled him off his back. It’s serious enough that one of our grooms won’t go into his …
Cooling horses after exercise is just as essential as warming them up ahead of time. Failure to do so jeopardizes the animal’s health and can result in issues like heat stroke, dehydration, or tying up. Most horse owners use methods learned from watching others or tips passed along from one horse owner to another. However, …
