Nicky Ellis, Author at Horses & Foals

Exercises And Stretches Help Strengthen Horses With Sore Backs

If your horse has a sore or weak back or is recovering from an injury, you may be wondering what to do to help him build strength, overcome soreness and develop a well-defined topline. In this article, we share ideas for exercises and stretches to help your horse recover from injury and/or build back muscle. … Read more

How To Stop A Horse From Chewing Wood?

If your horse is chewing wood fence rails, barn doors, tree limbs and so on, you may not realize that this is not normal. Wood isn’t a natural food for horses, and wood chewing can cause complications in both barn maintenance and horse health. In this article, we describe wood chewing and share valuable information … Read more

25 Smart Tips About Endurance Horse Racing

Successful endurance riders know what it takes to keep themselves and their horses comfortable and safe on long, challenging rides. In this article, we share valuable tips to help you select the right gear and develop smart habits for the best endurance horse racing experience. Read on to learn more. Endurance Horse Racing Tips 1. … Read more

Things About Harness Racing You May Not Know

13 Interesting Facts About Harness Racing

In harness racing, horses compete at a trot or at a pace while pulling a small, two-wheeled, one person cart (aka: sulky). In this article, we answer the 13 most frequently asked questions about this interesting form of horse racing. Read on to learn more. Things About Harness Racing You May Not Know 1. What … Read more

Which Is Better: English Or Western Riding?

If you are planning to learn to ride horses, you may wonder whether you should choose English or Western riding. There are pros and cons associated with both styles, and a great deal depends on what you want to do as a rider. In this article, we will explore the differences between English and Western … Read more

Purpura Hemorrhagica: What Are Bastard Strangles In Horses

What are bastard strangles in horses? The upper respiratory tract equine infection called strangles has been known to horsemen for at least eight centuries. The cause of the infection is a bacterium known as Streptococcus equi. A mild case of strangles can have your horse under the weather and unable to perform everyday activities for … Read more

What Should A Beginner Horse Rider Learn?

If you are interested in learning to ride, the first thing you must do is learn about horses. Keep in mind that horses are not just vehicles. They are living, breathing beings, and each one is an individual, just as you are. So what should a beginner horse rider learn? Before you begin riding, it’s … Read more

Why Is My Horse Lying Down More Than Usual?

Just as with people, there are many reasons why a horse might want to lie down. Although most horses stand to sleep most of the time, all horses lie down for at least part of their sleep. Horses who feel very secure may lie down for all of their sleep. Very often horses enjoy basking … Read more

How To Stop A Horse From Kicking Other Horses?

Horses kicking other horses, other livestock, pets or people can be very dangerous. Some kicking is normal and not a cause for concern. Horses normally kick at flies, and they kick when playing. Even the gentlest horse may kick when startled, but some horses pick up a bad habit of kicking aggressively at other horses … Read more

How To Gain Confidence Riding Horses?

It is not unreasonable to be afraid of riding horses. You can be completely enchanted by their beauty, power and majesty and simultaneously feel anxious about the prospect of guiding and riding a living being who outweighs you by several hundred pounds. So how to gain confidence riding horses? In this article, we help you … Read more