Quick tips and fascinating facts to help you ride smarter and understand horses better.
When it comes to horseback riding, people often participate in lessons wearing comfortable clothing like polo shirts and jodhpurs. However, as many are aware, official competitions and the Olympics require participants to wear tails or jackets. There are reasons behind wearing tails or jackets in formal events, especially in dressage. Interestingly, the current shape of … Read more
You may have seen horses rolling on the ground or in videos, but do you know why horses do this? There are several reasons! Here, we explain the various motives behind this behavior. Additionally, if a horse suddenly starts rolling during riding, it can be very dangerous and problematic. We will also discuss countermeasures for … Read more
Horse racing features many majestic and stylishly named horses, but you may also come across some unusual or humorous names. How are racehorse names decided? In the latter part of this article, we’ll introduce some notably unusual horse names! Rules for Naming Racehorses Once the rules are understood, the registration process begins. The owner must … Read more
Let’s try mimicking horse sounds! If you were asked to imitate a horse’s call, what sound would you make? Many people raised in Japan might say ‘ヒヒーン’ or ‘ブルルル.’ Of course, everyone perceives sounds differently, so these are not the only correct expressions. Some foreigners may not interpret these sounds the same way. In this … Read more
Farriers who occasionally come to replace horseshoes might be a familiar sight to horse riders, but their job is often not fully understood even by those who ride. In this article, we will explore the detailed responsibilities and qualifications of farriers! What is a Farrier’s Job? Farrier’s Responsibilities The hooves are essential not only for … Read more
Have you ever noticed a difference in impression between summer and winter horses? Like dogs and cats, horses shed and grow different coats depending on the season. The coat in summer is called ‘summer coat’ and in winter ‘winter coat,’ and in this article, we will explain about the winter coat of horses. We will … Read more
Meet the Pictures of Falabella When it comes to horses, adjectives like big and beautiful immediately come to mind, but did you know there are also charming, cute ponies? They resemble the horses from fairy tales, and one such breed is the Falabella!Originating from Argentina, Falabella ponies are smaller than ponies and are famous as … Read more
As you develop a love for horses, you might find yourself thinking, ‘I care about horses not only when riding but also in everyday life…’ This article introduces some movies that horse enthusiasts will enjoy. If any catch your interest, be sure to watch them. Sannou Agricultural High School Equestrian Club Source: Bandai Visual Inc. … Read more
Animal limbs vary widely across species. Cats have round, fluffy paws; humans have limbs with five fingers capable of dexterous tasks; otters have webbed feet, for example — each is adapted to its environment. Among these, horses have particularly distinctive limbs. Their front and back legs differ in shape, and their hoof structure is even … Read more
What Are Horse Riding Pants Anyway? When searching for riding pants, you might find yourself thinking, ‘Yes, this is it!’ or feeling, ‘That’s not what I expected!’. If it’s the latter, it could be because you’re looking at images of baggy work trousers known as nikka-pokka, which can look very different from traditional riding gear. … Read more
