The amount of weight a horse can carry depends upon the horse. Some can carry more comfortably than others. While horses willingly carry heavy weight, it can cause changes in gait as well as back and leg problems. Some riders, such as the disabled, tend to distribute their weight unevenly, making them seem heavier and […]
Shoeing horses seems to be a controversial subject with strong opinions on both the pro side and the con side. Actually, whether to shoe a horse or not depends on the horse, the activities, the horse’s physical condition, the terrain the horse runs on. Many people who are against shoeing cite the fact that wild […]
Horses love grazing. When put out to pasture they graze for hours on end. But what’s the best way to maintain those grazing grasses? Rotational grazing is the answer, especially in seasons with little or no rainfall. Plant areas with warm season grasses such as Bermuda grass. Alfalfa has a deep root system and will […]
