Reversing a vehicle can be challenging enough without the added dimension of a horse trailer in the mix. With reduced visibility, the extra length of the trailer and the fact it moves in a different direction to the expected one, many drivers find this a nerve-wracking proposition.
Reading these tips on checking for horsebox hazards today could stop potential heartache in the future.
As a prey species horses are adept at covering up weakness. So when horses eventually show signs of dental problems they may have already been developing for some time.
Caring for a horse properly is a big responsibility and can become overwhelming if you start to experience financial problems or an unexpected change in circumstances.
If you remember, a couple of blogs ago I mentioned that I had entered Diva into a virtual show in aid of the Shetland Pony Welfare Trust. Well, an amazing sum of £1200 was raised by the show. I had also sneakily entered by sister’s pony Melland Jackson Jive without telling her, so when the results came out it was great fun to let her know how well he had done.
Fly masks are an invaluable, yet relatively inexpensive, part of overall horse care and well worth the investment.
If you see a horse lying down in a field, how can you tell if it has collapsed from exhaustion, or is simply taking a rest? How can you tell if a horse is malnourished, or just a little underweight after a long winter?
Ever found that your gentle trot has suddenly become a rodeo? A bucking horse will turn a relaxing hack into a daredevil ride – but it’s no fun for you or your animal.
Like many of the most enjoyable things in life, riding horses can be both fun and risky. There are many common causes of horse riding accidents, like poor equipment or speeding traffic, but we all agree the pleasures far outweigh the pitfalls.