Horse Blog
Horse leg markings: the 6 heights and their names
On your horse's identification papers, one line reads "petite balzane postérieur gauche, herminée, sabot clair". Three pieces of jargon for a white patch you look at every single day without ever knowing its name. No two sets of horse leg markings are alike: these are the...
Horse leg conformation: faults, risks and correction
A complete guide to the horse's leg conformation: definition, four-view assessment protocol, list of forelimb and hind limb faults, severity table, irregularities at the walk, the real age window for correction in the foal and the owner's checklist.
The horse's trot: mechanics, technique and speed explained
The horse's trot explained: a natural two-beat gait, diagonal pairs, the moment of suspension, a walk trot canter comparison table, rising and sitting trot, how to check the correct diagonal, the dressage trots, trotting race times and faulty trots.
Horse Temperature: Normal Range, Fever and Warning Signs
Horse temperature: normal range in adults and foals, vital signs chart, a 7-step method for taking a reading, band-by-band interpretation from 36 to 40 degrees, fever, heat stress and hypothermia.
Horse Height: Measurements, Hands, Breeds and Gear
Horse height: an ordered 5-measurement method, official FFE category chart, hands-to-centimetres conversion, breed averages and a full guide to fit every piece of gear to your horse.
Horse muscles: anatomy, function and conditioning
Horse muscles: region-by-region anatomy, a reference table, 5 practical exercises and a visual assessment grid to condition your horse safely.
