Equestrians engage into highly competitive sports. Although horse back riding is mostly reserved for the rich, people of all ages can try it. It takes a lot of work and discipline to be able to train a horse. It also takes a lot of patience to ride them. Equestrian sports have been included in the Olympics. Although the rider is as equally important as its horse, the chances of winning in the competition do not lie on them. Like racing cars it’s important that horses are in their maximum health.

There are many products out there that could help the horse. They are available online. One of the most important products is the horse blanket. They can also be called rugs or sheets. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t really know what is in your horse feed in the bag? Join the growing crowd of horse people who are confused about what is really in their horse’s feed. However, having said that, it’s an easy problem to remedy with a bit of knowledge. Learn to read a feed-bag tag. Find out how much protein your horse needs and learn to balance feed protein and forage (out in the pasture) protein.
Your equine needs protein for development and repair of muscle, healthy skin, hair, and hooves, for milk production, reproduction and the maintenance of healthy red blood cells and bone. This does not include weight gain or energy. Read the rest of this entry »

Horse lovers and riding enthusiasts show their love for horses in many ways. Some like to wear equestrian outfits. Others use equestrian home d?cor in their houses. Still others like to use equestrian jewelry.

The beauty of a horse’s form and elegance of its stand and gait make it the perfect addition to any jewelry. That is why more and more jewelry makers have horse design collections. From trinkets to large diamond-stud pendants, these pieces of jewelry can match any wardrobe and can be worn in any occasion. Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve all heard this one before: “No foot, no horse.” How true. Farrier care is one of the most important aspects of caring for your horse, and usually not all that easy unfortunately.

We’ve all had them – the squirmers who snatch their feet away, kickers, wigglers, stompers, lazy leaning horses that are the bane of a farrier’s existence. Finding a good farrier is hard enough as it is, so you don’t want him to refuse to trim or shoe your horse because your equine is being a total idiot. Farriers are always busy and they don’t have the time to train your horse to pick up their feet and stand quietly. That is your job. So, train your horse to do this early and do it well. Yes, it can also be taught to older horses. Just don’t ask for too much too soon from them and it will all work out. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re thinking of giving your home or room a lift, then equestrian home d?cor is the solution. Horse d?cor is one of the most popular animal d?cor to grace our homes. Its versatility and beauty, not to mention its availability, makes you like to have the horse form in your room. Here are some ideas on how to decorate your home with horse d?cor.

If you feel that bigger pieces are overbearing, you can start with small accent pieces. It can be a small horse statuette on your study table, a Texas star wall clock, bookends with horse figures, or wall art with horse design. Smaller pieces are great for small spaces. You can also put up a large welcome sign or doormat with horse and cowboy design to set the tone or mood of the home. Read the rest of this entry »