Keeping Your Horse Focused

Hack: Vicks can help your horse stay focused.

If you own a horse or know someone who owns a horse or knows someone who knows someone who owns a horse, this one’s for you! Horses tend to get distracted by the scent of female horses. And so applying some VapoRub under his nose can help keep him focused. The mating season doesn’t need to stop you from going on a ride. This has actually been a secret in the equestrian trade for years.

Studies have revealed that horses can, in fact, experience varying degrees of “distractibility.” In other words, there are horses that can get more easily distracted than others. This can have a significant effect on their attention capacities and, thus, their efficiency in learning