That Rotten Hoof Smell? What Every Horse Owner Should Know About Thrush

A horse shouldn’t be ridden with severe thrush, but a horse with mild thrush is fine to ride.

A horse shouldn’t be ridden with severe thrush, but a horse with mild thrush is fine to ride.

Leather cowboy boots are not inherently waterproof or ideal for snowy conditions.

Ariat is based in California but makes their boots overseas. The vast majority of Ariat boots are made in China, but some styles like my Ariat Workhogs are made in Vietnam.

Horses lay down to deep sleep. Horse’s like humans need deep sleep to maintain and restore proper mental and physical well-being.

No, Haflingers aren’t typically a good horse breed for beginner riders. They are intelligent horses that test their handlers and often take advantage of inexperienced riders.

We took our time and found the best women’s boots that cost less than $200 look good, and are also functional. Our lists include riding boots, work boots, fashionable boots, and best all-around cowboy boots.

You can find a good pair of cowboy boots for work, horseback riding or play without breaking the bank.

Yes, both fly boots and fly masks work well to protect horses’ legs and faces from insects and exposure to the elements.

Justin boots are the best cowboy boot brand for horseback riding.

Black Forest horses are powerful horses bred to work in the harsh conditions of the Black Forest region.
Horse Racing Sense is written by Miles Henry — a licensed Thoroughbred owner and breeder who has raced horses at Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, Evangeline Downs, and Louisiana Downs for decades. Every article on this site is grounded in hands-on ownership experience, not secondhand research.
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