Buttermilk buckskin horses look like creamy-tan colored horses with black manes and tails and amber eyes. Buttermilk buckskins are a paler variation of traditional buckskin coloring. Genetics researchers aren’t exactly sure how buttermilk buckskins get their creamy near-white fur color. In this article, you will learn about the unique characteristics of a buttermilk buckskin and …
Basic horse knowledge
Knowing the parts of a horse saddle is important knowledge for horseback riders. Why? Because learning the parts of both English and Western saddles helps us care for equipment and communicate better! Saddles are the essential piece of equipment between horse and rider, so knowing the parts of a saddle is as important as knowing …
Out of all the horses I’ve owned, few have been as rewarding as my senior horses. While baby horses in a field can stop traffic and our curly horses draw attention at horse shows, caring for an old horse is uniquely rewarding. In this piece, you’ll learn all about old horses- caring for them, knowing …
Safe stalls are key to basic horse keeping. Before we can finish chores, tack up, and ride our horse, we’ve got to have a safe, secure place for them to live. The problem? Horse stalls are expensive. Prefab horse stalls cost between $1,000 to $5,000! Even homemade stalls using traditional stall construction plans are expensive. …
Many new riders are concerned about horse bites, but serious bites from horses are very rare! In this article, you’ll learn more about horse bites, including how to avoid horse bites, what to expect if you get bitten by a horse, and some common reasons horses bite. But first, let’s cover the basics: What To …
Of all the horses I have owned, none get quite as much attention as my baby horses! I often see cars pulled over in front of my fence as visitors photograph these adorable newborn arrivals. In this article, you will learn all about baby horses, which are also called foals. You’ll learn how they grow, …
Renting a horse is an alternative to horse ownership that works well for many casual riders, growing kids, and people who are interested in an ultra short-term alternative to horse ownership. Horse rentals are available in nearly every area, and in this article, you’ll learn: Getting started: understanding what it means to rent a horse …
The idea of riding a horse for the first time is, for many people, equal parts thrilling and intimidating! Horseback riding is a less and less common hobby as the world modernizes, but there is something about this activity that continues to draw us. In this article, you’ll learn what to expect your first time …
Leading a horse with the bridle is more complicated than it seems. While actors in movies and TV shows make it look easy, leading a horse with a bridle requires more skills than using a lead rope. In this article, you’ll learn how to lead a horse with a bridle and reins safely. Where Movies …
Salt blocks are hard, medium to small sized chunks of mineral found in horse pastures, fields, and barnyards around the world. In this article, you’ll learn about why salt blocks are an important part of a horse’s diet. If you’re not a horse owner, and perhaps just wondering what those white, brown, blue, or red …