With the change of seasons, USRider – the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians – reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance their...
From the College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M; UniversityIt may be just one horsepower, but before riding off into the sunset on a newly purchased pony, it is important to investigate the quality and health of...
The time to retire a senior horse can become a combination of finances and the horse’s welfare. There are monetary obligations involved in keeping a senior horse with osteoarthritis going. Most seniors will likely require injections of at least...
Are you horse shopping? Then take a moment to consider the benefits of an older horse. Providing it’s trained, serviceably sound and of the right temperament, an older horse allows you to enjoy your time in the saddle without...
Older horses still have a lot to offer a rider, but often they’re discounted as being past their prime. It’s understandable for someone to be wary of a horse whose retirement to greener pastures may not be too far...
Your
horse presses his top teeth against a solid object, arches his neck, and
swallows air in a rocking motion. A grunting or gulping noise emerges. This is
cribbing. Its true cause is unknown but genetics along with stressful
circumstances appear to be...
When selecting a blanket for your horse, you may encounter some unfamiliar textile terms. Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist for Dover Saddlery, offers the following glossary of blanket fabric terminology.Defining Deniers
When you’re selecting outerwear for your horse, one of...
Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist with Dover Saddlery, offers the following blanket fit checkpoints:Start by fastening the chest closure. The fabric at the chest should be able to overlap, with the buckle or clip adjustment somewhere near the...
Many types of horse clothing are available. Some blankets are designed for use
while the horse is turned out, while others have specific uses in the stable or while
the horse is under supervision. Liz Russell, corporate communications specialist
for Dover Saddlery,...
