Even with the best of training, your pony is still likely on occasion to get frightened or spook. He may unexpectedly jump to the side, came to a jarring stop or take off like a rocket. It is a good idea to start to know what spooks your pony, and stay always alert to any [...]
Situated in Waterbury in Connecticut, Teikyo Post Varsity is a 4-year non-public institution run on a non-profit approach. One of the courses offered here is a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Management. This programme focuses on equine sciences together with business administration. This way, students become adept at the technical side of equine management [...]
Anyone who has looked at saddle prices knows they are a big investment. There is a big pre-owned market as a one that has been well cared for and from a quality maker can last many decades. Here are the things one must consider if thinking, Should I buy a used saddle? Age is important [...]
The term navicular bone describes a smallish smooth bone formed like a pyramid sited deep inside a horse’s foot. It basically functions as a pulley over which tendons have smooth play. A pony develops navicular disease when the little navicular bone loses its smoothless. Tendons are no longer in a position to pass over smoothly, [...]
In my early days, I was frequently told that horses are herd animals and had a firm power structure based primarily on strength, which implied the strongest pony bossed round the rest. I now know, after a life spent with horses, that they’ve got a social structure, nevertheless it is definitely not based mostly on [...]
There are not many horse-related activities as enjoyable as grooming horses on a glorious bright day, especially if you’ve an extensive collection of equipment for grooming. If there’s any downside, it’s the dust and the summer season’s beginning malting coat, but all that is of no consequence after you see your horse’s summer coat come [...]