Educating to reduce the risk of harm to the horse and rider.

Horses have eyes that are sized, placed, and shaped differently than humans. This gives the horse very different night vision, focus, blind spots, magnification, and depth perception compared to humans. Humans must understand this when working with horses as we literally see life and situations differently than a horse. Panoramic and Spherical Vision Horses have 357 degree vision horizontally and nearly 180 degree vision vertically, giving them panoramic vision and spherical

Tying a horse using the quick release knot is a skill that every horse person should know. Using a tie ring, like the Blocker Tie Ring is the safest way to tie a horse. However, in situations where you don’t have the tie ring, a quick release knot as a great back up. The quick release knot has the name “quick release” for the fact that when the tail of the rope is pulled it releases. How to tie a horse using the quick release knot: 1) Pass the tail of the lead rope through th

The safest and most humane way to tie a horse is using the tie ring, especially a horse that has a history of pulling back when tied. For those who have experienced or worked with a horse that has pulled back when tied, it’s always a worry and can be dangerous to tie a him if you need to leave the area to grab something, or go to the restroom. The temporary solution may be to find someone to hold the horse or put him in a stall. The long term solution is to do some humane ret

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 horse blanket fit and sizing is not the same between all manufacturers. Methods to measure a horse for a horse blanket very from manufacture to manufacturer. The best tool to use is a soft measuring tape. Below is how to measure a horse for a horse blanket from the following horse blanket manufacturers: Weatherbeeta: For blankets made by Weat

Blanketing is fantastic tool for horses that are more vulnerable to cold, damp weather; seniors who can’t keep weight on, sensitive horses, clipped horse, horses in training that get sweaty, horses that go indoors and outdoors, heath compromised horses, etc. Note: it is a lawful requirement for horses to have access to adequate shelter. Horse blankets can be a great addition to assist in your horses well-being. Below are some common blanketing mistakes: 1) Over heating your h

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 shouldn’t be so tight that it starts rubbing out the hair, where it causes discomfort and not so loose they get caught up, creating a hazard. Adjust these 3 areas to fit the blanket: 1) chest straps The blanket shouldn't be too big or loose where it slips back when it’s on the horse. It should fit well on the horses withers and shoulders. The b