Do you know the difference between Horse Agility, In-Hand Trail, and Halter Obstacle? Horse Agility There are some differences. Let’s start with Horse Agility. This is the newest and one of the fastest growing Equestrian sports. Horse Agility is about navigating an obstacle course on the ground. The horse and handler are rewarded based on…
Horse Training Tips For Beginners Body LanguageThe first thing we’re gonna talk about is body language. Now, body language is really important when working with a horse. When you approach a horse and they can see or hear you … They’re trying to decide, “Do I want to run or do I wanna stand here…
Does My Horse Need Salt? Yes horses need salt all year it’s a very important electrolyte that is found in the blood and if they don’t have enough it could cause tying up among other things. Salt helps with muscle contraction, nerve functions and it helps balance the water in tissues. The best thing you…
Heaves is a chronic, non-infectious airway condition that is also known as RAO and is a result of an allergic reaction to inhaled particles. Heaves occur in older horses that are usually 6 or older. The allergens are things like mold and dust and the biggest culprit is from round bales but it can also…
During the summer you’ll want to make sure you check your horse for signs of heat stress. A horses body temperature is higher than ours, therefore, they get hotter faster than we do and are more susceptible to the effects of heat stress. It’s not just the temperature you have to think about it’s the…
