Blog - Horse n Hay

What is a Cutting Horse in Equestrian Sport?

What a cutting horse is in equestrian sport: traits, training, gear, scoring, care, and competitive basics.

Know when you can start riding: age/health needs, supervision, safety gear, mounting basics, trainer guidance, horse readiness.

Can horses have blue or green eyes? A practical guide to eye color variations, genetics, health cues, and care tips.

Riders' guide to horse comfort: cues of enjoyment vs stress, humane riding, safe techniques, and welfare basics.

Why horses eat manure: coprophagy causes, signs, health risks, when to worry, and practical management tips for niche horse care.

How long to wait after feeding before riding; hay vs grain, signs of distress, safe warm-up, and when to delay rides.

Lunging a horse for exercise and training: gear, setup, safety, warm-up, gaits, transitions, progression.

Can horses sit like dogs? Covers equine anatomy, why they rarely sit, how they rest, and safety tips for niche horse care.

Horse kicking: force, reasons, and prevention; safety tips, handling cues, and training to reduce incidents.

Common horse stereotypies: signs, triggers, welfare impact; practical management, enrichment, prevention, and veterinary guidance.