BREEDS OF HOY: DRAUGHT HORSES

Draught horses are renowned for their immense strength, gentle temperaments, and historical significance in agriculture, transportation, and industry. While modern machinery has replaced much of their traditional work, these breeds still play vital roles in farming, forestry, and equestrian sports today. Here, we explore the four well-known draught horse breeds that featured at Horse of…

BylizzieApril 3, 20250Comments

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT – IS YOUR HORSE DUE FOR A TRIM?

Has your farrier or barefoot trimmer ever commented that your horse's feet were awfully long, but they simply didn't look that long to you? Or, if you're not sticking to a specific trimming schedule, are you unsure as to when you need to have your horse's feet trimmed? Or are you the person uttering the…

BylizzieMay 18, 20230Comments

Horse Channel Horse Training

BACK TO BASICS 3

Straighten up Straightness is important for all horses – regardless of discipline – and something riders should work hard to establish , regardless of the horse’s age. Straightness promotes evenness and balance in the body, and assists a horse’s turning abilities by keeping the shoulders and hindquarters from falling in or out. …

BylizzieJune 4, 20200Comments

Ask HQ Horse Channel Horse Health

ASKHQ: HE GIVES ME THE EYE

Q: I love grooming my boy, but when I go to brush the left side of his face with my soft brush, he tilts his head and looks at me. His ears aren't back, but the reaction is odd and leaves me wondering if he is comfortable with my grooming him in this spot? A: While your…

BylizzieJanuary 27, 20200Comments

BREEDS OF HOY: DRAUGHT HORSES

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT – IS YOUR HORSE DUE FOR A TRIM?

BACK TO BASICS 3

ASKHQ: HE GIVES ME THE EYE

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