This sub-category is filled with content about horse care. Read these articles to learn the basics of grooming and washing your horse as well as dealing with a sick horse.
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: …
There’s a popular understanding that horses have what’s known as a “delicate constitution”: they get sick easily. While I think that’s somewhat exaggerated, I do care a lot about my horses – so I want to make sure they’re healthy. And one of the things I really focus on for that is hoof care. Horses …
Read more5 Horse Hoof Care Essentials to Keep Hooves Healthy
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 …
Read moreHorse Hoof Polish and Dressing: To Use or Not to Use?
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! Here at Equestrian Boots and Bridles, 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 …
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 …
Read moreCOVID and Riding: Can I get the Coronavirus from My Horse?
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? Well, it turns out that your horse uses vitamin E every day. Your horse’s body needs Vitamin E to perform a large variety of functions. These …
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! …
There are many ways to get your horse in shape. Whether you’re doing it for competitions, pleasure riding or just because it will promote a healthy and more engaging lifestyle for your horse, you can take a range of approaches. One of these approaches, of course, is swimming. Now you may be asking – can …