Riding the Unpredictable Horse
Whether you’re riding for recreation or you’re competing with your horse, we’ll be your resource for everything related to equine sports, including safety tips, training and more.
Horses With Eye Problems
If you have ever dealt with an equine eye problem, you know the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment. Here are some common conditions and how your veterinarian might manage them
Were You Born In The Year of The Horse?
If you were born in the year 1942, 1954, 1966 197, 1990 or 2002, then according to Chinese Astrology, you are a Horse. You’re popular and attractive to the opposite sex. You can be ostentatious and impatient. You need people but should marry a Tiger or a Dog. Avoid the Rat! Horses crave love and …
Treatment for Equine Colic
Animals are prone to various diseases. Some of these may leave permanent damage while others are fatal. One example, which could go either way, is equine colic. This happens when the horse experiences pain in the abdomen and things can get worse if medical attention is not administered immediately. If the doctor has not arrived …
What to do when there is horse colic
Unlike human babies, colic in horses can become really serious. In fact, it is considered an emergency because of the potential damage that it can do to the horses. Even when treated immediately, only some will respond to treatment and medication. The condition of most will only deteriorate. Colic in horses, like in humans, is …
Common Sense Horse Training – How To Slow Down Your Horse Video
Common Sense Horse Training When you’re into horse training, you need to find the best approach suitable to your horse. Some approaches work better than others and it all depends on the horse’s learning capacity. The learning pace of each horse varies; some learn faster than others and there are also those who are too …
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Horse Riding in Iceland
Iceland has its own unique horse breed that came to Iceland with the first settlers. Archaeological digs have revealed that the ancient breed is a descendant of a now-extinct breed except for in Iceland, where the isolation has kept it preserved. The Icelandic horse is well known for having a heavy coat, being short, sturdy, …
Horse Training – Four Lessons to Teach Your Horse
What are the four most important lessons in horse training? According to experts, you need to teach your horse about motivation, spot, direction, and reward. Horse trainers who find it hard to handle horses will need to teach these four lessons to their horse. It doesn’t really matter if you’re training a performance horse …
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Horse Training – Bucking
New horse owners will surely freak out when they see an animal bucking. Their dream to ride a horse might end in that instant. But wait… don’t give up yet. There’s still a chance to fulfil that dream. Other riders are able to manipulate bucking horses but that doesn’t make them excellent trainers. Training a …
Make Desensitizing Your Horse More Effective
Another technique to use for desensitizing your horse is counter-conditioning. This technique helps your horse avoid unpleasant stimuli by providing distractions.
The Cutter Farm Horse Show
Horse Training Clinics When you’re still learning to ride and handle your horse, going to horse training clinics is vital. You and your horse can encounter many great experiences in the clinic. It doesn’t really matter whether you’re an advanced rider or a beginner. Horse training clinics usually offer different levels of horsemanship classes to …
Horse Training – Catching the Horse’s Attention
If you want to train your horse, you need to catch its attention. Horses hate human presence; they instantly feel threatened when humans are around. You see, they are the prey while the humans are the predators. It’s a natural instinct for horses to evade humans. Catching their attention is of great importance to the …
Keeping Your Riding Crops Organized
Horse Lead Training Horsemen often boast about their horses having ‘the feel’. What it’s all about anyway? You will find out later once you’ve learned about horse lead training. How to keep your whips & crops organized with the right holder video Training your horse to wear a halter and the lead may take some …
The History of Horse Blankets
Horse blankets have been used at ceremonies and other special occasions. The intention was actual use under a saddle, often with an added pad. The blanket also served to cover the pad for a better look for riding or for show. The blanket could be used when riding with no saddle or pad, serving as …
Do You Show Your Horse Love in The Winter?
Let us say winter is here and you’re warm and cozy by the fireplace, drinking the hot chocolate and reading a good book. Maybe you are enjoying some soothing music while ensconced in your favorite pajamas; all wrapped up comfortably in your soft blanket while the snow falls lightly outside. Mistreated Horse In Need Of …
Training Your Horse To Stand Still For Mounting
Horse Training Tips Horses are different from one another. They are unique in their own way. Their learning capabilities also vary and on how they react to certain situations. There are lots of horse training techniques that you can use. One technique might work for a certain horse but it might not work for another. …
De-Spooking Your Horse
Horse Training – The Natural Way Training a horse is not as easy as you may think. But are you aware that by using the horse’s movements and body language, you can easily train it? It is important to establish trust between the rider and the horse. Choosing the right horse training techniques is vital …
How To Remove a Rope Halter With a Bridle On
Horse Training Equipment You can’t possibly complete horse training without the proper equipment. If this is your first time to train horses, you should get this equipment. Some of the equipment are bits, bridles, cinches or girths, halters, lead ropes, breast collars or headstalls, saddles, saddle pads, blankets, stirrups, spurs, spur straps, toys, cribbing, and …
Deluxe Roping Reins Video
When Do You Need Horse Equipment? Any prospective horse owner should know that your horse equipment is a necessity when you decide to buy a horse. Ask someone who already owns a horse and they’ll probably make it seem like owning a horse is quick and easy. Well, it can be if you start with …
How to stop your horse with loose reins video
Horse Training – Parelli Method Pat Parelli was able to develop a philosophy on how to handle horses. It is similar to reverse psychology. In this horse training method, the horses will do the opposite of your commands. In the natural setting, horses are considered preys while the humans are the predators. This fact was …