Essentials to Equine First-Aid Kits

Safety is the most important thing when riding! Having the right tools and knowledge of equine first-aid will help you act fast and save lives in the barnyard! We've got an awesome video for you this month!  We'll go over everything you need to be able to help your horse out of any emergency situation. You'll find out exactly what items you need in your emergency first-aid kit, and where to find them. You'll be able to ride knowing you're [...]

Horse Yoga: Yoga Exercises For You and Your Horse!

Are you looking for a way for you and your horse to stay healthy and fit? You ought to try yoga with your horse! Yoga has been used by humans for centuries.  We use it for all manner of ailments and enlightenment.  Folks use yoga poses for everything from curing disease in the body or training for strength and stamina, to increase bodily awareness or simply for the physiological effects. Your horse has already got a few of those bases [...]

Bathing A Horse: How To Do It Right!

Bathing your horse is actually fun and pleasurable for this wonderful animal especially after a workout or a training session. A bath and shampoo is just what the horse wants however the activity can be time-consuming and involves a lot of effort on your part.

How To Wrap Horse Legs For Support

Do you want to know how to wrap horse legs for support? Are you interested in using your horse for show or jumping?  If so, the information in this article is a must read.  The information contained will help you to wrap your horse legs safely and effectively. Wrapping up a horse is done for a lot of reasons. It can be used for support, protection, and as a wound treatment. Different people may prefer different types of wrap and [...]

How to Choose a Bridle For Your Horse

Do you want to choose a bridle for your horse? Read on. It’s critical that your tools and tack are in working order, and are a good fit for you and the horse.  Here is some great info on how to make sure your horse’s headstall is a proper fit. Your horse’s comfort is of chief importance. An uncomfortable horse is often hard to manage and handle. Bridles, if improperly placed or chosen, can make your horse uncomfortable. Therefore, it [...]

Hoof Care Essentials For Horses

Horses are what you call ungulates. Ungulates are groups of mammals which use the tip of the toes to support their weight when moving. Most of ungulates are hoofed animals– such as horses, donkeys, zebras, camels, giraffes, and deer.

3 Horse Stretches for Safety and Performance

Easy Horse Stretches and Stretching Tips and Techniques Before any strenuous activity, we are taught to warm-up and stretch. It will not only make our performance better but it also prevents us from injury. When we stretch, the muscles are loose and ready for action. The neuromuscular aspect of the body is prepared and in effect, we execute movements much more fluidly and we tire less easily. The effects of horse stretching is no different. Horses, being muscular animals and [...]