Posts by Hailey Sipila

What are those things that carriage horses wear next to their eyes? And why do racehorses wear those weird masks? These are both different kinds of blinders, but both serve a similar purpose....

Dun horses, often confused with buckskins, are one of the oldest horse colors seen in the world. The dun color can range in different shades and this color also comes with some unique traits such as...

Bridles are important pieces of tack used by nearly all horsemen on their mounts, but what are bridles anyway? Do horses actually need them? What are they typically made of? And how long have they...

Reins are a piece of riding and driving equipment that has been around for centuries. Riding with reins whether a bit has been in place or not is used in every riding discipline on nearly every...

Horses are pregnant for around 11 months and typically foal in the spring and summer months. Breeders aim to have foals born as close to January first as possible as this is the official birthday for...

I am often asked, what is a gelding? How are they different from stallions? What is a mare? And how can I tell the difference between these horses? Before I knew much about horses, these terms...