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Medical note: This article is for education only. Digestive problems in horses can quickly become emergencies. Call your veterinarian promptly for colic signs, suspected grain overload, laminitis signs, unexplained weight loss, poor appetite, diarrhea, choke, suspected ulcers, or any major diet change for a horse with known metabolic or gastrointestinal disease. Horses Are Hindgut Fermenters … Read more
English and Western riding are not just different outfits or saddle styles. They are two riding disciplines shaped by different purposes. English riding developed from European military, hunting, and classical training traditions. It emphasizes close contact, two-handed rein aids, an independent seat, and athletic work such as dressage, jumping, hunters, and eventing. Western riding developed … Read more
When you see a horse sweating heavily, the reasons can range from the completely obvious to the deeply physiological. A hard workout combined with high heat and sticky humidity often leaves a horse sweaty. But sometimes, it’s more complex. Profuse sweating can also occur due to pain, anxiety, or even a fever. And in some … Read more
A horse eats 1.5% to 2.5% of its body weight in grass daily. A horse weighing 1100 lbs. consumes 16 to 28 lbs. of dry forage per day. Intake varies with pasture quality, activity level, metabolism, and weather conditions. The simple answer everyone gives is that a horse eats about 1.5% to 2.5% of its … Read more
Written by Stephanie Hecker Blending decades of ThinLine engineering with Sixteen Cypress’s modern, textile-driven style, this collaboration sets a new standard for equestrian products and sends a powerful message about innovation, integrity, and working together in a competitive industry. In an industry where tradition runs deep and innovation is hard-won, true collaboration is rare. Yet … Read more
Place each rein between your pinky and ring finger. Run the rein up through your palm and secure it with your thumb on top. Gently close your fingers around the rein. Hold your hands upright, with your thumbs as the highest points. Keep your wrists straight, creating a direct line from elbow to bit. The … Read more
The primary difference between open-cell and closed-cell foam saddle pads lies in their structural density and performance mechanics. Closed-cell foam is dense and firm, providing excellent stability and moisture resistance but often trapping heat. Open cell foam (like memory foam) is softer and more breathable, allowing for better contouring, though generic versions can ‘bottom out’ … Read more
Girthiness refers to the behavior exhibited by a horse when the girth or cinch, a device similar to a belt used to hold the saddle in place, is tightened around the horse. The horse may pin its ears, toss its head, paw, fidget, or even kick to communicate its displeasure at having the girth tightened. … Read more
Western saddle pads for short-backed horses must be shorter than standard pads. A shorter pad prevents pressure on the horse’s loins. Choose a pad with a shape that follows the horse’s back. Round or barrel-shaped pads can offer an ideal fit. Ideally, western saddle pads for horses with short backs should be shorter than the … Read more
A horse foams at the mouth when its bit stimulates saliva production. A protein in the saliva, called latherin, helps create this foam. The horse’s chewing motion and jaw movement whip the saliva into a lather. A light, white foam is often a positive sign of a relaxed and accepting horse. When a horse foams … Read more