There’s a range of horse breeds suitable for barrel racing including the Thoroughbred, the Appaloosa, and the Quarter Horse. Each of the breeds has its distinguishing features that make them the best horse for barrel racing. Before you get a new companion, we recommend getting all ins and outs about the most popular horse breeds … Read more
Leasing a horse is a win-win solution for an owner and a rider with a horse involved. Owners have a great opportunity to reduce the amount of money spent on taking care of the equine by sharing the cost with a rider. This may help to save up some budget with no harm to the … Read more
Sidesaddle riding in an exquisite equestrian discipline that has been known since ancient times. That was typically a female style of horse riding, however, nowadays the sidesaddle riding hits both men and women. So why did women ride side saddle? Do they still ride aside? What are the techniques to slay sidesaddle? Here, we covered … Read more
Equines can be divided into several types including riding horses, miniature horses, ponies, and draft horses. Here, we’d like to outline the difference between draft horses and riding horses. That’s why there’s a bunch of equestrian activities suitable for riding horses and drafts respectively. Let’s get right down to brass tacks to find out the … Read more
Both horses and dogs are extremely smart. But if you are wondering who is more intelligent – horses or dogs – that’s a tough question we must say. In fact, horses are rather quick-witted, however, dogs don’t concede to this characteristic. Thus, we should focus on the quintessence of dogs and horse intelligence. Horses and … Read more
If you’re an avid equestrian, you’re likely to take part in various horse shows. That’s a great opportunity to show off your riding skills as well as your graceful companion. There’s a myriad of horse show types you may like, including pleasure classes, showmanship, timed events, dressage, speed and endurance tests, and more. Here, we’d … Read more
Horse boarding is a service provided by horse stables to keep your companion there. That’s a good option for horse owners who don’t have the possibility to arrange a horse stable on their property or need a temporary cover. What is a Livery Stable? The livery stable is also called a horse stable or a … Read more
Apart from proper feeding and watering, your horse needs a solid portion of minerals. In summer, when it’s getting hotter, horses tend to sweat a lot. And with sweating, they lose a decent amount of minerals that is vital for their state of health. Thus, horse owners get a horse salt lick to maintain the … Read more
If you want to dive into equestrian activities, you should know what dressage riding is. It’s a popular sport, which is recognized all over the world. Dressage horseback riding is an art of advanced horse training that shows a paramount interaction between the horseman and their companion. Let’s dip into the nitty-gritty of horse dressage … Read more
Most people are familiar with the trotting sound of a horse as it walks and runs majestically around. It’s the sound of its horseshoes as it touches the floor. However, have you ever wondered why all horses (except the wild ones) wear shoes? Especially when other common farm animals like the duck, or a cow … Read more