In The Tack Room
This grooming tool is used in circular motions to loosen dirt and shedding hair.
What is a curry comb?
This horse is the newest addition to the ranch.
Who is William?
This Animal represents the Chinese Zodiac for 2026
The Horse
A horse that repeatedly swishes its tail may be irritated by this insect
Flies
This long-haired part grows along the top of a horse’s neck.
What is the mane?
This stiff-bristled brush sweeps away the dirt loosened by a curry comb.
What is a hard brush?
This is the only horse at the Dublin Road location who cannot be ridden.
Who is Zephyr?
This hot, bright element is paired with the Horse in 2026.
What is Fire?
A horse may paw the ground with this body part when it is impatient, frustrated, or anxious
What is a hoof?
This hard structure at the bottom of each leg supports the horse’s weight.
What is a hoof?
This tool removes rocks, mud, and dirt from the bottom of a horse’s hoof.
What is a hoof pick?
She is the oldest of the “Littles” we met at the Patton Road location.
Who is Nellie?
The Chinese zodiac includes this many animals.
What is 12?
Switching the ears in different directions shows that a horse is doing this to its surroundings.
What is listening?
The hock is located between the stifle and fetlock and bends in this direction
What is backwards
Made from knotted rope, this piece of tack fits over a horse’s head and is used for leading and groundwork.
What is a rope halter?
Gunnar once participated in this equestrian sport.
What is Barrel Racing?
Children born after February 8, 2016, were born in the year of this clever, playful zodiac animal.
What is the Monkey?
Licking, chewing, and lowering the head may show that a horse is beginning to feel this way.
What is relaxed?
Located between the neck and back, this is the highest point of a horse’s shoulders.
What are the withers?
This strap wraps underneath the horse’s belly to help keep the saddle secure.
What is a girth?
This equine is the largest of the ponies at BHW.
Who is 007?
Because every zodiac animal can be paired with each of the five elements, the complete cycle repeats after this many years.
What is 60 years?
When two horses gently scratch each other with their teeth, they are participating in this friendly social behavior.
What is mutual grooming?
This part of a horse’s body forms the top of the hindquarters between the back and the tail.
What is the croup?