Harmony Between Horse And Rider
When Is It Too Cold for Horses to Go Outside? As winter settles in and the temperatures plummet, horse owners often face the question: When is it too cold for horses to go outside? While horses are tough and well-adapted to the cold, there are certain temperature thresholds and conditions to consider to keep your … Read more
How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Horse I recently saw a post in an equestrian group on Facebook asking, how much does it cost to keep a horse for a year? Many people responded. My favorite answer was ‘your heart and soul’. That pretty much sums up the life of an equestrian. But, … Read more
Correctly Handling Horses Precaution and common sense should be the key elements whenever you are approaching and handling horses. They are living creatures with a mind and will of their own and should be treated with a firm yet respectful hand. Take care when handling horses in order to keep you, other people, and the … Read more
Grooming a Horse It is necessary to regularly groom your horse not only to keep him clean but also to inspect him to ensure that he is healthy and not injured in any way. You should groom, or at least, check your horse every day even if you do not ride. He must be clean … Read more
Stable Management Knowledge and Care of Horses This blog series will set out the requirements and a study guide for anyone interested in learning more about the care of horses. It loosely follows the syllabus for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor (BHS AI) examination and is the basic requirements needed for anyone considering caring … Read more