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Bran mashes have traditionally been touted as being good for older horses to help them keep their weight on – the result of worn and aging teeth. Now, it seems that feeding bran mash may dangerous for your horse’s hooves. The long and short of the information is, do not feed bran if your horse has any hoof problems.
Oats or other grain brans contain phytate, which is high in phosphorus and will block absorption of calcium in the small intestine, producing a systemic calcium deficiency. Calcium is necessary for the strong bonding of keratinized cells to produce a strong hoof. Read the rest of this entry »

Reef really hard on the girth/cinch to tighten that saddle down right tight so it doesn’t slip? Not! How about doing one thing at a time first – like correctly positioning the saddle. Snug yes, tight no.
Horses girthed too tightly get cinchy and dislike being saddled. Really, it’s like wearing a girdle three sizes too small. How comfortable do you think you would be in that contraption? So if you do tighten it too much, chances are the horse will either reach around and bite you, blow or go down on their knees. So, a snug girth is the ticket, just about right in the horse’s book anyhow. Just remember to position the saddle properly and you shouldn’t have girth problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Equestrians also need their own set of gear for the competition. Each equestrian sport is unique which demand different skills from the rider. Their clothing is not just used for presentation but also to help them move freely during competitions. There are many types of clothing that equestrians need. There is corresponding clothing to protect the rider from head to foot.

The main clothing of an equestrian are composed of riding hats, jackets, boots, jodhpurs and breeches, body protector, chaps and gaiters. For a beginner it is essential to know each of this clothing. Each individual’s preference may be different but it important to know the basics before buying any clothing. Horse back riding can be expensive and its clothing is not exemption. Read the rest of this entry »

When working with your horse make sure he has a halter and lead on, but keep him untied. Why? He needs to know that if things get too scary for him, he can leave. This reduces anxiety. If you tie a horse and introduce scary things, the only thing he learns is he can’t get away, not to not be afraid of the object. And chances are when first starting your sack out routine he will get panicky. So, tying up a horse and sacking out are counterproductive.
You can start your sack out with the saddle pad. Let your horse smell it first to see what it is before you start tossing it about. If most cases if they see the object first it helps them relax. With some horses, this upsets them. Gage what you need to do by the response of your horse. Read the rest of this entry »

Apart from the horses clothing equestrians should also take care of their horses. After all, the performance of the horse has a major impact on the scores. No matter what sports the horse is going to participate he must be well prepared before the event. This entails not just proper but also grooming. Riders are not the only ones who should look their best but also the horse. There are many supplies out there for the horse. Riders have a wide array of choices for their horses.

One of the most important of these supplies is the grooming kit. This is an essential kit when grooming and preparing the horse. With it riders will be able to maintain their horse’s coat in good condition. This will also be a good time for them to check for any injuries, scratches and bruises on the horse. Grooming will also massage the horse and promote circulation. Read the rest of this entry »