Ellen Schmidt

What Is "Jacknifing" With a Horse-Drawn Four Wheeled Vehicle?

Did you ever ask yourself why a two-wheeled vehicle is safer for a beginner? In every book you can read this and whoever you ask will tell you so. See here the reasons for it. For the novice whip a two-wheeled vehicle is easier and safer to handle and to drive than a four-wheeled carriage. There is a situation known as "jacknifing" that can occur when a four-wheeled carriage is turned... (posted by Ellen 3 years 345 days ago.)

Horse worms -- A Threat to Our Horses' Health?

Internal or endo-parasites in horses are an ever present threat that might cause severe health problems, if not kept under control. There are over 60 helminthic parasite species known to choose horse as host, and a horse can be infested with several different worm species at a time. Therefore every horse should be wormed regularly with an effective antiparasitic treatment. Why perform regular horse worming?... (posted by Ellen 4 years 133 days ago.)

A Fit Horse is Essential for Safe Carriage Driving

...and to get a horse fit can be a real battle. It requires self discipline from you and a lot of hard work for both, you and your horse. What does fitness actually mean? A horse shows no signs of distress during work and is able to do the tasks you ask for. Its health status is not affected by doing a certain distance at a certain speed. After work it should soon breathe normally again and look happy... (posted by Ellen 4 years 235 days ago.)

Heavy Draft Horse Breeds in the UK

The Shire Horse, the Clydesdale, the Suffolk Punch and the Percheron are the four heavy horse breeds recognized in the United Kingdom. In former times heavy horses had been used for pulling loads and as the "heart" of transportation. Tractors and lorries haven't been invented yet, only after the Second World War, when the diesel engine was introduced into the world of farming and transportation their importance... (posted by Ellen 4 years 238 days ago.)