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Teaching Your Old Horse New Tricks

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, [...]

At What Age Should I Start Training My Horse?

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 [...]

Why Inspecting Your Horse’s Hooves is Important

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 [...]

How to Untangle a Horse’s Mane and Tail

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 [...]