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The Equine Naturopath
Naturopathy is classified as a traditional medicine by the WHO (World Health Organisation). It ranks 3rd among traditional medicines, after traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It is in fact a way of life and a correct diet, aimed at maintaining the well-being of the living being. Naturopathy, also known as naturotherapy, helps to restore health in the face of chronic illness. What about the equine naturopath?
How to Lunge a Horse?
Lunging a horse is a very useful activity in horse riding. It is practised in the stables before or after mounted work, even before attaching a hitch to your stallion. This activity concerns a mare, a young foal or a racehorse. The aim of lunging is for your horse to adopt the right movements and cadence. So, how do you rein your horse?
Albino Horse: Everything You Need to Know About This Unique Type
The albino horse (mare or stallion) has an immaculate white coat with pinkish skin and dark or blue eyes. Very friendly, robust and with great endurance, they are suitable for equestrian leisure activities such as riding (at a gallop or not). However, they are not really suited to carriage driving and show jumping, unlike the French saddle horse and the draught horse.
How to Break In a Horse?
Breaking-in is a set of procedures used to get an equine to accept a saddle, a snaffle and a rider. It also involves taming a horse, pulling a carriage and learning to understand and carry out the rider's commands. Separated from its fellow horses, the young mare or stallion is dominated by the trainer.
The Tallest Horse in the World
Of all the breeds of horse, the draught horse remains the largest equine in the world, ahead of the saddle horse, the leisure horse and the trotter. Athletic and with an excellent conformation, they are much appreciated by breeders for riding in agriculture and traction. To obtain a more versatile horse, some breeders cross with purebred chestnut or French saddle mares from a stud farm.
The Importance of Shoeing a Horse: A Practical Guide
As the saying goes ‘no foot, no horse’, the horse's foot is a very important part of the equine body. Its main function is to maintain the morphological balance of the horse, so it's important to take care of it. Apart from trimming, natural trimming and other practical horse care, what about shoeing? Is it essential for the horse to be shod or not?
