Horses are measured in hands, but hands have been a measurement tool for centuries before standardized measuring systems existed. The hand was standardized to mean 4” for measuring horses during the rule of Henry VIII in 1540.
You might have heard to give your horse a warm bran mash when the temperature drops to prevent colic in horses, but is this the best way?
Are you going to take your horse to a winter show or clinic? Follow these tips to make sure you get there healthy and happy!
When and how to use ice, liniment, poultice on your horse’s legs after a hard ride.
Hello Friend, welcome back! Today we are going over 7 common types of boots that you can use on your horse, why we use them, when we use them, and how to put them on. We will go over: 2 types of bell boots (Velcro and no turn) 2 types of brushing/galloping boots (neoprene and …
Hello Friend and welcome back! We are talking about ways to organize your barn. We have a large lesson program and I wanted to share with you what works for us in getting things organized and keeping them that way! One thing that helps is for everything to have a place and for those places …
Hey Friends! I wanted to share an exercise that has many benefits and can be performed at any gait! Whether you are just starting out or an old pro, everyone can benefit. Everyone knows riding without stirrups helps improve your seat and leg, but what about riding with one stirrup?! Riding with one stirrup increases …
Welcome to the Top Flight Equestrian No Stirrups November Challenge for 2021! Click here for the No Stirrup November Challenge Entry Form Ride without stirrups for a part of every ride for the month of November. Finishers will receive a beautiful ribbon, certificate of completion, and be entered into a drawing for prizes from our …
Sometimes you just can’t pull a horses mane because they don’t like it or their mane is already very thin. Here is a method of cutting a mane that works and looks good. 1). Brush the mane out so its free from any tangles 2). Hold your scissors at about a 45 degree angle ( …
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Hey Friends! Welcome back! I see a lot of poorly fitting helmets and wanted to go over what you should be looking for next time you go riding at your barn or when you are looking to purchase your next helmet. I HIGHLY recommend buying a helmet after trying it on, you can measure your …
