It’s funny when non-horse people are astounded to learn a horse’s hoof is not a solid thing at the end of its leg. That hard hoof encapsulates a lot of tissue including bone, tendons and other structures. But what happens when the hoof capsule comes off? Farrier Life Horse Shoeing demonstrates how a hoof is rebuilt after the horse loses it.
There are a lot of reasons why a horse may be lame. Soft tissue injuries, joint inflammation and bruises of all types, can all make a horse lame. These are often obvious, and present with not just lameness but heat you can feel an ...
There is no doubt about it. Foal’s hooves look really weird right after they are born. That strange look doesn’t last long, however. Learn about eponychium, also known as golden slippers or fairy fingers and why they are so crucia ...
We’ve all heard of horseshoes, and even horse boots. But horse slippers? Learn about horse slippers and other survival strategies, both physical and behavioral, Mother Nature provided to not just horses, but many animals to ensure ...
It’s funny when non-horse people are astounded to learn a horse’s hoof is not a solid thing at the end of its leg. That hard hoof encapsulates a lot of tissue including bone, tendons and other structures. But what happens when the ...
3P *JimJam* has ousted comeback star 3Pa *Avast, Ye Myth who slipped to an altogether respectable 14th place after capturing the top spot twice. JimJam is a Standardbred stallion out of the PythonPonyPalaces STANDBR stables. At th ...
Despite training, and practice things can still go awry when it involves horses. The coronation of King Charles was sure to be a family drama, but the horses joined in as well. Several horses participating in the parade appeared o ...
Teaching a horse self-carriage is challenging, especially if you have bad riding habits. Here are some thoughts on riding position, your horse’s suppleness and an interpretation of dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin’s theory of ‘sh ...
Can we have an award for Best Comeback? At the age of 20, the Standardbred stallion 3Pa *Avast, Ye Myth again captured the #1 ranking. Out of the PythonPonyPalaces, Avast, Ye Myth first earned the #1 spot at age 13 after jumping t ...
DeCapo, ridden by Laura Collett are hopefuls at the legendary Badminton horse trials after her successful ride at Barefoot Retreats Burnham Market International. Watch British rider Collett and Decapo as they navigate the tough cr ...
The coronation shared the date with royalty of another type in the annual Run for the Roses. The Kentucky Derby is always held on the first Sunday in May and like the celebration across the pond is part of a centuries-old traditio ...
Horses can’t twirl around on the uneven bars or do back flips on the balance beam, but they can certainly benefit from gymnastics. This video explains what gymnastics and gridwork are for jumpers are, and why these exercises are s ...
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