Text: Rhiannon Cecil We all know so much about our horses; what they should and shouldn’t eat, how much water they need, how to care for their bones, muscles, and tendons, and how to identify signs of colic. But how much do we really know about how they sleep? Horses are checked at night and periodically throughout…
Text: Christie Wolhuter Many people are confused by the need for resistance training for equestrians. To me, it is the most important work you can do to keep up with your horse. First of all, we need to remember that horse riding is a sport, and riders should consider themselves athletes. Few top-level equestrians are not…
Q: How can I create optimal conditions for my horse to sleep? How do I know if he is sleeping enough? He spends a long time in his stable each day, but he still seems dopey and tired. Asked by Sarah Heggarty A: Some horses spend so much time in their stables that they oddly enough don't…
Q: How can I create optimal conditions for my horse to sleep? How do I know if he is sleeping enough? Asked by Sarah Heggarty A: Some horses spend so much time in their stables that they oddly enough don't feel happy to be sleeping there. This can become a huge welfare concern. Sleep deprivation is a…
