So you’re having a baby. Congratulations! Some options of what to do with your horse during and after pregnancy: If it’s your first pregnancy, you might be wondering what it will look like to go through it with your horse. Jump to: The decision to ride Physical changes during pregnancy What to do with your horse […]
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When Horses Lie Down: 15 Reasons And What To Look For
Horses sleep standing up, right? So why would they ever need to lie down? Lots of reasons! In fact, when horses sleep standing up, it’s more of a light sleep. They need to lie down to get into the restorative rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep that allows their brains and bodies to recharge. […]
Quarter Horse vs Thoroughbred: Differences Between Breeds
American Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds are two of the most popular breeds of horses in North America. They are common in the rest of the world as well. Here are the biggest differences between these two kinds of horses originally bred for racing. Physical characteristics Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds differ in many aspects of their […]
17 Amazing Social Emotional Benefits of Horseback Riding
The benefits of horseback riding are numerous, beyond just being a really fun way of spending time outside. Usually we talk about the physical benefits, and even the mental health benefits are huge. You can read other articles that specifically cover those wonderful benefits here and here. Related to the mental health benefits, but sometimes […]
21 Best Horse Breeds For Larger or Heavy Riders
The best horse breed for heavy riders is one that is stocky and athletic enough to carry weight with ease. How much weight can a horse carry? The answer to this question depends on a number of factors. What kind of weight? One factor is, what kind of weight is it? A horse will have […]
19 Important Mental Health Benefits of Horse Sports
I call it “the magic of horses”. That *something* about working with a 1,000+ pound flight animal that’s good for the soul. But there is more and more evidence that it’s good for the brain too. The majority of the research cited in this article refers specifically to horseback riding or therapeutic horseback riding. However, […]