Riding Horses

Pigs are prey species, and one of the ways that they escape from predators is with their speed. All varieties of pig--wild and domestic--are surprisingly fast. They can outrun you in just a few seconds. Many American fairs featuring livestock exhibitions have greased pig catching contests. The impossibility of getting hold of such a... more »

The old saying, "no hoof no horse" is as appropriate today as it was 200 years ago. Without a sound foot, your horse will not only be unusable but also potentially fatally wounded. A horse who cannot stand is a horse whose life is in danger. Proper horseshoeing is the foundation of a healthy horse hoof. more »

A bit is a metal, wooden or plastic bar that is held in the horse's mouth by a bridle. It works by pressing down hard on the very sensitive area behind the horse's molars. But not all bridles have bits. These are known by various names, including hackamores. They work similar to a dog leash, only the leash is around the horse's nose... more »

The horse bit has long been a symbol for control, first used on domesticated horses to pull carts or to aid riders in warfare. Most people classically imagine a horse being ridden with a metal bit, though there are other methods of riding still today that do not involve a bit. There are two broad categories of metal horse bits and... more »

Thousands of children develop an interest in horses every year, and many of them start to take riding lessons. If you teach lessons or if you child wants to learn to ride horses, you have your work cut out for you. However, this can be a very rewarding and enlightening experience. more »