#horsebackriding

Dressage Riding Arena Size, Footing and Letters

A proper competition dressage riding arena has to have the appropriate arena size, footing, elevation difference, and letters. These...

Horseback Riding Helmet Expiry and Replacement

A horseback riding helmet is the last line of defence in a riding incident. A helmet can be the difference between life and death for you...

How to Measure a Horse to Fit a Horse blanket

Knowing the size of blanket needed to fit your horse is important for the safety and comfort of your horse. It’s important to note that...

How to Remove Bot Fly Eggs from a Horse

What are the yellow specs on my horses Leg? Those very small yellowish specs you see on your horses legs are eggs in late summer and...

How to Never Lose your Cowboy Hat while Riding

This is a trick I learned from riding in the worlds biggest rodeos. It used to be said that, “If your cowboy hat falls, your head better...

What it means when a horses ears are back?

Its a common misconception that when a horses ears are back that they will kick, that usually is not the case. There is a slight...

Top Horse Blanketing Mistakes

Blanketing is fantastic tool for horses that are more vulnerable to cold, damp weather; seniors who can’t keep weight on, sensitive...

Adjusting a Horse Blanket to Fit Properly

Many of us use horse blankets to assist in the well-being of our horses. A horse needs to to move freely under a blanket. The blanket...