Other forms of body language such as prancing are usually easy to read, a prancing horse may be on the alert, excited or nervous. Ground pawing usually means the horse is bored, but a slightly raised hind hoof means the horse is relaxed. If a horse raises a front hoof off the ground this always means there is a problem that should be checked immediately; horses never rest a front hoof off the ground as they do with their hind hooves.Here is What...more
Horseback adventure can be tough, but also remember that before you start anything that seems too tough, start believing in yourself first, only then can you can rely on someone else. Believing is a small word but has plenty of depth into it and acts as a prime booster for any person who is low in confidence. You ought to be mentally strong, courageous and develop power of endurance to face the hurdles that you always wish to overcome. One...more
There are now hundreds of thousands of people in the UK who go riding on a regular basis and once you have been on a horse and enjoyed the thrill of it, its not hard to see why so many people are involved in the sport.People get involved in horse riding for a huge variety of reasons. For some, it is simply a new challenge and a different way to spend their free time. For others it stems from a love of horses and a desire to own their own animal. The sport can be very rewarding and is an excellent way of keeping fit and enjoying exercise.If you have never ridden before but fancy trying the sport then the best option is to go down to your local horse riding stables. You can find authorised businesses that will take you though all of the basics before giving you an introduction to riding such as how to mount an animal and how to hold the reigns properly. Getting these basic things right first of all is a very important step and will help you enormously when you get onto a horse for the first time. An approved riding school will give you the chance to try the sport in a safe and secure environment, free of pressure. Because they have experience of novice riders, the staff will know...more
Horse saddles and horse blankets are something people usually associate together when the horse comes to mind. If you plan to ride your horse, you'll need both. Even if you don't have to use the horse blanket with the horse saddle, you'll still want a horse blanket for other times. You'll want one when your horse is kept in a drafty stall, when...more
Physically the horse is a thing of incredible beauty and unbelievable wonder. There are very few things in the world more beautiful then a well groomed horse in motion. It doesn't matter if that horse is performing a complicated dressage test, running down the backstretch, sailing over a jump, or chasing after a calf, the horse is a thing of...more
The horse blanket has been around for many years. As long as cowboys and Indians have existed, so has the use of the horse blanket. A welcome addition to any true-blue western cowboy's stock of horse paraphernalia, the horse blanket can be useful and pleasing to the eye as well.Most story books about horses and cowboys or Indians will include a reference to or a picture of a horse blanket. It is also a work of art for collectors and to western museums.Where to buy a horse blanket is not a problem as there are so many outlets available both online and in the 'real' world, so to speak. A selection could be as close as your local feed store. Many magazines that advertise western or Indian related items will carry horse blankets. Some of the bigger, well-known flea markets also are sure to have someone dealing in horse blankets. Some of the companies that sell western items and equipment are American Saddlery, Cottage Craft, Classic Equine, Horsewear, and Cowboy Brand.A horse blanket was used in the Wild West days of gun fighting, in theaters with plays about western days, in farms and ranches around the globe. Soldiers who fought wars on horseback used the horse blanket. ...more
As humans we are aware of the danger of staying in the sun to long. We know that if we spend to much time out in the sun we run the risk of turning a nice tan in to an ugly sunburn. In addition to being unattractive and painful we are also aware that...more
They would seem to be a team anywhere, the saddles and horse blankets. Western saddles and horse blankets are a necessary couple. Not all saddles require the use of a horse blanket. Indeed, there is also padding which could eliminate the need for...more
If you look in any horse catalog or browse through the blanket section of any tack store you will immediately notice that there is a wide selection of several different types of blankets. To the uninitiated the exact use for each of these blankets...more
Some use the horse blanket as merely adornment for their horses. A horse blanket was intended, however, to be functional. Although your pampered pet may not need a horse blanket in areas where the weather is always warm or mostly pleasant...more
What do you need for the proper care of your horse? Besides things such as horse blankets, saddles, a horse trailer, the right food, clean water, adequate housing and roaming room, a horse brush, treats, careful training, and lots of love and...more
Many items are needed to care for horses. Let's explore two such items now. Suppose your horse needed added warmth? Would you just let it shiver and risk illness? No, you'd provide it with something called a horse blanket. Horse blankets are...more