When choosing the best riding horse breeds, there are many to pick from! Every horse breed has its advantages and disadvantages, and each is suited to different equestrian disciplines. So, whether you want a riding horse for a trail ride or one for high-level dressage competitions, keep reading to find out all about the best horse
Continue Reading...What Is A Glucosamine For Horses Injection?
If your horse has joint problems, your veterinarian might suggest that glucosamine for horses injection would be beneficial. But what are the advantages of an injection over a feed supplement when it comes to glucosamine in horses? Would glucosamine for horses injection help your horse? Let’s find out! If your horse has joint problems, your veterinarian might
Continue Reading...10 keys to equine gut health
A horse’s gastrointestinal (gut) health begins with not only what he is fed, but how and when he is fed. This is where it pays to follow certain “best practices” that help mimic the diet and routine that Mother Nature intended: • Beef up the turnout: A pasture-kept horse will almost never colic because his digestive system is
Continue Reading...Fjord Horse: Breed Profile
The Fjord horse, sometimes called the Norwegian Fjord Horse, has a distinctive appearance. This compact, hardy, mild-mannered horse may be small, but it’s strong enough to carry adults. The Fjord is a great choice for disciplines like dressage and driving, and if you’re looking for an equine partner who’s happy to go to work and
Continue Reading...Ireland, Brazil, Germany And Sweden Name World Championship Teams
Three countries announced their teams for the Agria FEI Jumping World Championship, which takes place Aug. 10-14 in Herning, Denmark. The following horse-and rider combinations will represent Ireland in show jumping. Daniel Coyle on Legacy Cian O’Connor and C Vier 2 Darragh Kenny and VDL Cartello Denis Lynch and Brooklyn Heights Bertram Allen and Pacino
Continue Reading...Understanding Your Horse’s Sense of Smell
Horses have a much better sense of smell than we humans. If you’ve ever ridden a horse on the trail that dropped its head to sniff its way along because other horses have been on the same trail, you’ll know that they get much more information out of a smell than we do. They aren’t as
Continue Reading...Anne Hooded Jacket – Navy
Click here for more information: Royal Equestrian – Anne Hooded Jacket – Navy (royalequestriancollection.com) Details The Spooks Equestrian Anne Hooded Jacket in Navy is a classic sweat jacket with a hint of sparkle, that will become an essential part of your equestrian wardrobe all year round. The Anne features sporty contrast detail, with dark grey
Continue Reading...Clearing up chronic rainrot
Q: Every winter, within a few weeks of putting blankets on my horse, he gets some type of crusty growth on his back—mostly along the top of his rump and hips. I think it may be rainrot. It’s too cold here to bathe him in the winter, so I’ve tried scrubbing the scabs off with a
Continue Reading...Is Grass Low In Protein? Horse Grazing Nutrition Explained!
Is grass low in protein or high? What about carbohydrates and sugars? Let’s find out! What Nutrients Does Grass Contain? Horses can survive by eating a diet that consists entirely of grass, but many of us never stop to thing about what is in our horses pasture land. It is easy to underestimate the nutritional content
Continue Reading...How Do Horses Give Birth? – 3 Stages
It’s a question that many horse owners have pondered – just how do horses give birth? It can be hard to imagine how a full-size newborn foal was born, especially when you see those long legs! Let’s find out everything you need to know about how do horses give birth. How Do Horses Give Birth? The
Continue Reading...The Scoop on Ration Balancers
You’ve probably heard of ration balancers when talking about equine nutrition, but do you actually know what the benefits of one can be for your horse? What is a Ration Balancer? First, let’s go over what ration balancers aren’t. They aren’t complete feeds, which contain high levels of crude fiber (because they’re intended to be
Continue Reading...Is You Horse Hot or Overheated?
Riding your horse during the summer is a tricky situation to handle. Yes, you want him to get hot and sweat just like you do during your ride, but it’s important for you to be able to differentiate between “hot” and “too hot”. Horses can become overheated very quickly which can lead to serious problems
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