Horse treats are a great way to reward your equine friend and make their day more enjoyable. They are helpful when you are trying to train your horse or just want to give your horse a tasty treat. You can buy treats at the store, but you have more control over ingredients when you make them yourself. The ideal equine treat contains plenty of healthy and horse-friendly ingredients that your animal … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2018
10 World Equestrian Games You Should Know About
Ever consider that your horse could do more than stand in his stall and walk around the padlock? Perhaps you should consider the electrifying world of competitive sports designed just for horse and rider. Originally founded by the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI), the world equestrian games began in 1990 and run every four years. Back in 1921, when the FEI first … [Read more...]
Rearing Horse: All You Need to Know
Whether you are a novice or an experienced rider, a rearing horse can lead to dangerous situations. Horses that rear can go up too high, resulting in the horse losing his balance and falling over backward. Should the rider not get out of the way quickly enough, the resulting injury might prove to be quite serious. It is not uncommon for a horse to rear. Just about every rider has had the … [Read more...]
Tetanus in Horses 101: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Horses are very susceptible to tetanus. It is a very serious disease that usually ends with the horse dying from it or being euthanized. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent and treat the disease. Here we will take a close look at tetanus in horses. What Is Tetanus In Horses? Tetanus is a serious disease that can affect any warm-blooded animal, including humans. It affects the nervous … [Read more...]