THE HORSE’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

When chewing on hay or any other paddock vegetation, the horse chews with long jaw sweeps [dropcap]H[/dropcap]orses are trickle feeders and non-ruminant herbivores, meaning that they are designed to graze for most of the day on vegetation, and process their feed through one stomach chamber. The equine digestive system is unique in the way in which…

BylizzieMarch 14, 20180Comments

10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE YARDS

Thinking of moving yards? 10 signs it's time to gallop out of there! Horse owners and riders settle on a yard for a variety of reasons, whether it’s for a particular coach, the yard’s facilities and care, its location, or most importantly, its price. All too often, there comes a time when riders feel it’s time…

BylizzieOctober 17, 20170Comments

Horse Health Know How

The DIY yard

East fixes, stable hacks and self-made projects Anyone who runs a yard – be it small or large – knows that keeping horses is no easy task. Things break and get lost on a daily basis, and horses find a way of getting themselves into trouble at the most inconvenient of times. It’s always handy as…

BylizzieAugust 28, 20170Comments

Horse Channel Know How Lifestyle

Stable yards abroad

European horses spend a lot of time indoors, which means they need daily exercise [dropcap]M[/dropcap]any of us are not able to keep our horses on our own property, which ultimately means that we opt for livery stabling at a yard we trust. The yard we pick depends on several deciding factors, such as our discipline, how…

BylizzieAugust 18, 20160Comments

Horse Channel Know How

Manners matter

A cross-tie is useful for teaching good manners around the yard [dropcap]A[/dropcap] horse who is well mannered is an absolute dream for any horse owner and rider. Ask anyone who has dealt with a horse with bad manners and they will tell you that it makes life impossibly difficult, especially when it comes to handling the…

BylizzieJune 21, 20160Comments

THE HORSE’S DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

10 SIGNS IT’S TIME TO MOVE YARDS

The DIY yard

Stable yards abroad

Manners matter

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