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Best Horse Racing Board Games Horse racing isn’t just for the track – it’s also for the kitchen table. Did you know that there is an entire niche of board games that center around horse racing? If you enjoy the sport, you don’t have to go very far to take part in (or bet on) […] The post Horse Racing Board Games: Top 9 Games to Try appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Famous Horses In TV Shows & Movies My love of horses started at a young age, and I grew up devouring every horse book, show, and movie I could get my hands and eyes on. Fortunately for my child self (and adult self), horses have been gracing the big screens for almost a century now, […] The post Top 29 Famous Horses In TV Shows & Movies appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Step-By-Step Guide to Essential Groundwork Exercises Equestrians do more than ride horses; they care for them, handle them, and train them. They must also learn many other skills to safely navigate a horse’s prey and flight instincts. Groundwork can help equestrians connect with their horses in a way the horse understands: through body language and […] The post Essential Groundwork Exercises Every Equestrian Should Know appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

30 Equestrian Fashion Brands When I first started riding, my primary shopping source for boots and helmets was online. I really didn’t know what to look for and made my selections based on reviews and price points. As is true for just about every good, however, quality differs between brands, and finding one that you […] The post Equestrian Fashion Brands: Top 30 Brands appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Everything You Need to Know to Care for Horses in Autumn Autumn is my favorite time of year! I live in an area with long, hot summers, and by the end of the season, I’m always welcoming Fall with open arms. Fall is also a season of preparation, as it always precedes winter. If you […] The post Caring for Horses in the Fall – Horse Care Guide appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Best Horse Girl Quotes And Sayings If you aren’t a horse girl yourself, chances are you know one. Horse girls are full of grit, courage, love, and perhaps most of all – horse fever. If you’re a horse girl, you can relate to liking all things having to do with horses – horse books, horse […] The post 31 Top Horse Girl Quotes & Sayings appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Best Donkey & Burro Name Ideas There is a special place in my heart for donkeys – they are smart, they are mellow, and I can get lost in those big expressive eyes. If you’ve found yourself acquiring a new donkey, or you are thinking about adding one (or more) to your herd, you’ll surely […] The post 97+ Perfect Donkey & Burro Name Ideas appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Powerful Horse Name Ideas Horses are magnificent and powerful. You’ve likely heard the saying “pull your own weight”, but the fact is that even the smallest horses can pull many times their own weight. If you’ve got an extra big and strong horse, then you’ll need an extra big and strong name.  What are some […] The post 100 Big, Strong, Powerful Horse Names appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Facts About White Horses From major motion pictures to mythological studies, it’s clear that white horses are prevalent in both pop culture and “ancient culture.” With that kind of attention can come misconceptions and beliefs that aren’t entirely founded in reality – and yet, as is often the case, the truth can sometimes be even […] The post 15 Fun Facts About White Horses appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

What Are the Parts of a Western Saddle? If you’re like me and grew up riding in an English saddle, looking at a Western saddle may leave your head spinning. There are so many extra parts! While it may appear complicated, each piece of a Western saddle has a specific purpose, and learning about the […] The post Western Saddle Parts And What They’re Called appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Step-by-Step Guide to Leading a Lazy Horse Lazy horses pose quite a challenge when it comes time to lead them from one place to another. You know they can walk faster, but they don’t want to. They drag behind, and you feel like you’re constantly pulling at the lead rope or reins. Is there a […] The post Leading a Lazy Horse: Tips and Tricks appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Hay Facts for Your Horses Horses eat roughly 1 – 2% of their body weight daily; if you have a 1,000-lb horse, it will need to eat between 10 – 20 lbs daily to stay healthy. If your horse doesn’t have access to grass seasonally or climate-wise, hay is the next best option for supplementing […] The post Feeding Horses Hay: Everything You Should Know appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]

Everything You Need to Know to Care For Your Horse’s Hooves Horse hooves may seem like simple structures, but they are actually quite complex. They must be strong and stable enough to carry the horse’s weight yet sensitive enough to navigate challenging terrain accurately. The horse hoof is incredibly important to the animal’s life and […] The post Caring for a Horse’s Hooves: The Ultimate Hoof Care Guide appeared first on Equine Helper | Horseback Riding, Training, & Care.... [Read more]