Wondering how saddling a horse western style goes? Well, we’ve helped break it down into 10 easy steps! Before we get into it, make sure you read about the different Horse Riding Styles out there. This will give you a clearer understanding of where Western riding originated from, and it’s tack features functionalities. Step 1: …
Are you wondering how old does a horse have to be to ride? Here are a few important tips to keep in mind! Your young horses well being is your priority. If you begin on a youngster before their ready, you may cause both physical, and physiologically damage. As a responsible owner you have to …
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Hoof care is easy to take for granted until you’re having an issue with your horse’s hooves and you realize how important they are! In this post, I cover the essentials to ensure your horse’s hooves stay healthy and sound. There’s a popular understanding that horses have what’s known as a “delicate constitution”: they get …
Have you noticed your horse has dandruff, bald spots, or dry skin? Finding out how to fix your horse’s dry skin can be confusing. But we’re here to help! The first thing to do, of course, is to identify why your horse has dry skin. To help you out there, we have written a post …
Horse hoof polish and dressing are the source of some controversy. They’re definitely something you’ll come across if you start showing your horse. Alternatively, you might just want to paint your horse’s hooves purple so that they match your nails next time you ride (I mean why not right?). But in all seriousness, I just …
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We’ve all heard of crazy cat ladies, right? Well, I think I’m a crazy horse lady. And that’s because this year, well before I started planning Christmas gifts for my boyfriend and family, I started planning what to get my horse for Christmas. Okay, you’re reading a horse website, so chances are you can relate. …
Are you looking for the best horse supplements to keep your horse in good health? You’ve come to the right place! We believe in the targeted use of supplements that actually work. By that we mean that we don’t want to recommend anything that your horse doesn’t need, or something that doesn’t work. But we …
I remember when the pandemic first started, I was a little scared to go riding. Even very recently one of my friends had asked me: can I get the coronavirus from my horse? So this week, I wanted to take a break from our usual riding tips to chat about Covid and riding. We’ll cover …
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There’s plenty of hype about vitamin E and how it’s the “cure all” for all your horse’s problems. But is vitamin E for horses really that important? And if so, why? The short answer is YES. Vitamin E is really important for horses. If your horse is grazing sufficiently, they should be getting enough vitamin E unless …
Much like human supplements, horse supplements that target their joints contain key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, glucosamine, omega fatty acids, collagen, etc. These compounds help promote healthy joint function through cartilage maintenance and repair. Also, much like human supplements, it’s not always clear how to choose the best horse supplements. But don’t panic! …