I am not gonna lie, even I was surprised with the answer! When I started riding dressage I was told that a horse foaming at the mouth was a good thing. It is a sign of them chewing the bit softly and accepting the contact. Recent studies, combined with science would argue that is not […]
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Is This Horse Lame? Lameness Lab
Is This Horse Lame? Our most successful series of videos here on Dressage Hub was the Lameness Lab: Is This Horse Lame series hosted by Equine Guelph. In this series, we talk about how to identify lameness in horses. When it comes to an eye for lameness it is important to continue to watch horses […]
How to Wrap and Poultice the Leg of a Horse
What Is A Poultice? Poultice has been in use by people for thousands of years, since at least Egyptian times. “It’s part of the regular daily routine for every horse that is exercised beyond a light workout,” said Craig Schmersal, winner of a gold medal in the 2002 World Equestrian Games, to HorseChannel.com. Poultice’s second function is […]
World Equestrian Center Ocala – EPIC Video Tour!
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida is EPIC! Step at Winter Equestrian Festival, there is a new kid in town that makes you look like the dumpster dive of horse shows! If you could get a group of people together and create an equestrian facility wish list, then build it, the end result would […]
10 Tools To Help Your Horse Shed Faster
It the least wonderful time of the year for equestrians. That winter horse hair is shedding with avengence and as the barn floor is filling up with snowflake looking delights and your bra is itching with hair through your entire ride, the one thing all equestrians become obessessed about is how to get rid of […]
8 Best Horse Toys To Relieve Stall Stress
Horse stalls are fine for eating, sleeping, and grooming, but horses get restless and bored staying in their stalls all day waiting for their owners to groom or ride them. They need exercise and play to relieve them from what equine veterinarians call ‘stall stress.’ Here are some of the best boredom-relief horse toys you […]
What Is The Cause Of Suspensory Injuries And What Can You Do To Prevent Them
How to Prevent a Suspensory Injury Colic and suspensory injuries are two to the things riders least want to hear about their dearly beloved. In this video we take a look at some of the best ways to prevent hearing the words “It’s a suspensory” from your very own vet. Dr. Hilary Clayton is a […]
How to See if Your Saddle Fits
How to See if Your Saddle Fits This video has some great visual aids on what exactly you are looking at when you are trying to fit a saddle to both you and your horse. Saddle fitting is exhausting and can quickly become a nightmare but these simple tools will help get you started on […]