Horse

A horse’s mane provides shade on hot sunny days, it also insulates the horse’s neck on cold days, and it’s a natural fly screen.

Hanoverians are the best show jumping horses in the world.

Some horse can’t tolerate cold weather and need a blanket.

Horses with a confirmed stifle injury should be given approximately 30 days stall rest with daily walks. Follow the layoff with light riding for 7 to 10 days,

The Ardennes is a heavy draft horse that proves size isn’t always about height. Standing around 15 to 16.3 hands, this compact powerhouse can weigh close to 2,000 pounds because of its heavy bone, dense muscling, and compact draft build. What stands out to me about a horse built like an Ardennes isn’t just the …

Racehorses run tall, and a trailer that works fine for a 15-hand pleasure horse can be too short for a rangy 17-hand Thoroughbred. Height is not the only measurement that matters, but it is often the first one I check when hauling a taller horse or making sure a trailer will fit into a barn …

Can You Use the Same Boots for Riding and Hiking? Yes — but not every hiking boot is safe for horseback riding. The key requirements for riding are a defined heel — generally around 1 inch or higher — and a sole that can release cleanly from the stirrup without catching. The best hybrid boots …

Almost all foals are born without visible teeth. The first deciduous (baby) teeth — the central incisors — typically erupt within the first 8 days of life. By around 8 months, a foal usually has its full set of deciduous teeth. These baby teeth start getting replaced by permanent teeth around age 2.5 to 3, …

If you’re buying your first horse, I’d put breed farther down your list than most beginner guides do. I’ve helped find horses for my own kids and grandkids, and for plenty of other first-time riders over the years, and I’ve seen good and bad beginner horses within the same breed. If you want a place …

Riding lessons should come first for most beginners. They let you learn safely, find out whether you enjoy the work as much as the ride, and make a smarter decision about what kind of horse—if any—will fit later. For most beginners, riding lessons are worth the cost. A qualified instructor helps you learn safe habits …