~13 Common Horse Questions Answered~

Thank you to Will Paull for sharing his practical horse sense and common sense wisdom, all mixed in with a little humour and fun too.

1. Is there something I can give my horse to make him calm down?

A. Training.

2.When is the best time to breed my mare? 

A.When she has straight legs, strong hooves, and well-shaped withers.

3.What vitamin and mineral supplement do you recommend?

A. Pasture

4. How can I improve saddle fit?

A. Trade your horse for one with a back shaped like the bottom of a saddle. 

5. I'm using all the same

tack. Which part could be making my horse so irritable?

A. The rider. 

6. What's the best fly repellant? 

A. His tail. 

7. How can I stop my horse's blanket from rubbing his withers raw?

A. Take it off. It's plus ten!

8. What do you think is making my horse's back so sore?

A. Your arse. 

9. How tight should I do up my cinch/girth?

A. As loose as you can. 

10. Won't the sadddle slide around then?

A. If the saddle slides around your cinch/girth is TOO loose. I said as loose as you CAN. 

11. Why is my horse so hard to catch?

A. He's faster than you are. 

12. Why is my horse so hard to bridle/deworm/pick up his foot?

A. He's stronger than you are?

13. Why is my horse so afraid of being hurt?

A. He's smarter than you are.