ShadowFax Equestrian Club

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Any wild horse fans out there?
This fact is for you!

The only true “wild” horse in the world is the Przewalski breed of Mongolia. The most important proof of this is that the Przewalski still has stripes on their legs and back that they inherited from true wild ancestors.

Other wild horses and mustangs? Well, they are scientifically “feral” horses whose ancestors were domestic breeds long ago.

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DID YOU KNOW??

A horse’s breathing rhythm can be as low as 4 beats per minute?

When a horse is standing still and just resting, the breathing can be 4 breaths per minute.

If you are new around horses and need to count your horse’s breath, don’t worry! He will start breathing faster once he is back to work.

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DID YOU KNOW?

When horses lift their lips and nose naturally, they are actually sniffing the air around them and trying to understand if it is a good or bad smell.

This technique of horses is known as “flehmen”.

You can still teach your horse how to do it on command and have fun!

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DID YOU KNOW?

🌻Arabian horses🌻

The breed is the foundation of many modern sport horse breeds of our day, but did you know that the Arabian horse has 1 fewer vertebrae than the other horse breeds?

This means they typically have 5 lumbar vertebrae instead of the usual 6, and 17 pairs of ribs instead of 18.

Don't forget to order your apparel!!😍🌻

ShadowFax Equestrian Club is proud to announce that as of January 2025 the club is now also affiliated to RPHSA -Reining & Performance Horse South Africa.🐎🐴😀

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Did you know that horses can actually feel your emotions???

Horses have a unique ability to recognize and respond to human emotions. Stress and anxiety are contagious to your horse, your non-verbal cues are often received loud and clear by your horse who can feel that you're tight and tense!!

Next time you ride, ensure your head is in the right state of mind and you're in a calm and stress free zone🤭☺️

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ShadowFax Equestrian Club is proud to introduce our brand new apparel!!

Check out our navy blue and white long sleeve show shirts, short sleeve riding shirts and our amazing hoodies; to keep you warm on those windy days.

And what's even more exciting is ...
Our white long sleeve show shirt is registered with SA Show Jumping.😱🥳

Contact Cheryl Teare on 083 287 2685 to order your club apparel. (Don't miss out and register with ShadowFax Equestrian Club.😉😉)