Archive for November, 2007

A Bit About Horse Bits

A Bit About Horse Bits

The bit is your communication link to your horse, along with the reins, pressure from your legs and body position. Depending on your style of riding and your experience level as well as the condition of your horse’s mouth, different bits will be more appropriate than others. Generally most horses that have not been mistreated will have what is called a “soft mouth” which means that their mouth has not be injured by misuse of a bit or cruel treatm (more…)

Most Common Obstacles in Breeding Horses

Most Common Obstacles in Breeding Horses

One of the most common and a fatal problem any trainer would face is the training area space; it should be wide enough for catching your horse and not to lose control upon it. If it happens and it is a small area then no option and it may become a must to bond the horse!

There are several techniques for bonding which will be discussed later.

Second annoying problem you would face when breeding a horse is the bucking while you are tr (more…)

Understanding Different Horse Breeds

Understanding Different Horse Breeds

Breeders are not the only ones who have the knowledge of different horse breeds. Many horse lovers do, too. The history of horse breeding as well as the features of different breeds are interesting learning that can give you a better understanding of these magnificent creatures.

History of Horses

Let us first examine how the relationship between men and horses has evolved, as this will help us better understand d (more…)

The History of Horse Racing in the United Kingdom

The History of Horse Racing in the United Kingdom

The ancient world of the Greeks began todays horse racing sport. Then, the Romans became obsessed with this horse racing sport, and like many other events in the history toke it to the next level. To help horse racing gain natural popularity the Greeks back in history incorporated this great game in the Olympics.

The importation of Arabian stallions into the United Kingdom during and after the Crusades began the origin of the ga (more…)

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