When you have an older horse, if you are looking to teach them tricks, it might be wise to find a trainer, or to get someone to help you properly train them. So, when you are looking to train your horse, it will not be such a hard task. Older horses have more fragile bones, may not be able to run as fast as they were able to in the past, may not be able to do certain Continue reading ›
What age is the right age to start training my horse? Well, the horse training community has had some debate on this question for quite some time. The normally accepted answer is: it depends. Horses, just like people, need to be considered on a case by case basis. The right time to start a Mongolian Horse may not be the right time to start an Arabian. The average is around 2 to 4 years. Horses mature at around 4 to 5 years, so training should begin before this to get the best results. Pay Continue reading ›
Most people have heard the saying, “No foot, no horse.” However, many horse owners do not realize that simply taking a few minutes every day to inspect their horse’s hooves can help avoid many costly and painful foot problems. However, this is a critically important aspect of horse care.
If your horse is shod, then inspecting the hooves daily can alert you to problems before a shoe is lost. Especially in the summer as horses are stomping at flies Continue reading ›
The key to successfully combing out any tangled hair your horse might have is with as little breaks as possible. First use a shampoo and wash the tail as well as the mane. Attempt to get the soap as deep into the hair as possible. This will remove most of the dirt.
Next you choose to use a product that will try and soften your horses tangled hair. You have a choice of commercial products designed for tangled Continue reading ›