Have you ever experienced fear while enjoying horseback riding? This fear is not limited to beginners; it can happen regardless of experience. Whether it’s a sudden jolt due to your posture or difficulty communicating with the horse, small triggers can cause your fear to grow. Some people might find themselves giving up on riding altogether … Read more
Are you familiar with the Clydesdale horse, classified as a heavy breed? True to its classification, it is a large horse both in height and weight. The white markings on its face, the white patches on its four legs, and the abundant feathering around the hocks give it an air of stability and elegance.Interestingly, Clydesdales … Read more
Have you ever seen a horse being shampooed? While you might be familiar with dogs and cats, how do you actually wash a horse? A very easy-to-understand horse shampooing video was discovered through a quick search!Shamrock Riding Club has a helpful explanatory video on their ‘Shamrock Riding TV’ channel. We’ve received permission to share it … Read more
Are you a horse enthusiast? Have you ever dreamed of horses? This article explains the various meanings of horse dreams based on different scenarios. Maybe the dream you had is a sign or omen… Dreaming of riding a horse skillfully First, a dream of riding a horse skillfully. This may simply reflect a desire to … Read more
When your beloved horse shows signs of illness, can you notice it quickly? Just like humans, when we have a fever and feel unwell, it’s tough to stand. Few people can tell if a horse’s body temperature is elevated just by touching it. Measuring a horse’s temperature isn’t something that anyone learning horseback riding can … Read more
Everywhere horses are seen, there are farms, but which is the correct pronunciation: ‘makiba’ or ‘bokujo’? In this article, we’ll explore the readings and meanings of various horse-related kanji. Even if you struggled with kanji in school, connecting them with something you love can make learning surprisingly enjoyable! Which is the Correct Pronunciation? First, let’s … Read more
In period dramas, you may have heard of urgent messages being delivered by ‘sending a courier on a fast horse.’ So, what exactly was a fast horse (hayouma / hayama)? In this article, we explore interesting facts about these horses and how fast they could really go! What Were the Breeds of Fast Horses? In … Read more
Each year, 7,000 Thoroughbreds are born with the aim of becoming racehorses, and around 5,000 retire to start their second lives. Some horses are born with health issues or injuries that lead to early retirement at ages 3 or 4. While the average lifespan of a Thoroughbred is about 25 years, many retired racehorses find … Read more
As the hot season arrives, it’s a time when many of us start to sweat when outside. Some people find sweating refreshing, while others dislike it and try to avoid it. Sweating plays a vital role for animals enduring hot weather, and horses are no exception. Horses also sweat all over their bodies on hot … Read more
For beginners who are overwhelmed by balancing on horseback and giving instructions to the horse, adding a whip can be a challenging task. Since you need to hold both the reins and the whip, your hand might tighten more than usual. Using a whip can improve the horse’s movement, which may cause some riders to … Read more
