horse benefits
Isn’t a Pony a Horse?
Have you been mistakenly calling baby horses ponies? Baby equines of any type are foals, whereas a pony, well, that’s an equine that does not even qualify as being a horse! At first glance, ponies may look like miniature horses, but upon inspection one can see several differences between their appearances. First and foremost is […] Read more »
What are Chestnuts on Horses?
Many horse owners are aware that horses have chestnuts. Not as many of them, however, know that horses also have ergots on their legs. What are chestnuts and ergots? Why do horses have them? We’ll answer both of those questions and more in this post. What is a Chestnut on a Horse? A chestnut often […] Read more »
5 Stretches for Equestrians & their Horses
Light stretching is wonderful for our flexibility and elasticity, improved performance, and stress relief. In the same way, equines have stretches to benefit their bodies and performance, as well. Using stiff muscles adds stress to the joints and can result in injury. While equine and equestrian stretches are important, they can also be a fun […] Read more »
Children’s Cognitive Abilities Enhanced by Horseback Riding
Saddle up your child to strengthen their smarts. A study by Mitsuaki Ohta, a professor at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, proves that memory, learning, and problem-solving are all boosted benefits of horseback riding. The Correlation A horse’s movements create vibrations that activate the equestrian’s sympathetic nervous system while riding. This is where Ohta proved, […] Read more »