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 […]
How To Teach A Horse To Side Pass Video
Horse Trick Training Did you know that you can also teach horses tricks? Horse training also involves trick training. The experience can be fun for both the trainer and the horse. There are times when the usual training routine gets boring. You can amuse yourself by teaching your horse neat tricks. Training your horse to […]
Saddles and Horse Blankets
They would seem to be a team anywhere, the saddles and horse blankets. Western saddles and horse blankets are a necessary couple. Not all saddles require the use of a horse blanket. Indeed, there is also padding which could eliminate the need for the horse blanket under a saddle. Choosing a Rope Halter video. Rope […]
Horse Tack-Purchasing a Western Saddle Blanket
At first, it can seem like such a simple task, all you have to do is open that glossy horse supply and tack catalog that is laying on the table and purchase a new Western saddle pad. No problem. Just a few short seconds after opening the catalog you realize exactly how big a project […]
Secrets to Successful Horse Training
Horse owners love to engage in horse races. However, how can you possibly win a race if the horse doesn’t obey you? Through proper horse training techniques, you can make your horse obey your commands on the dot. Untrained horses can be dangerous and it’s vital that you train them. You can’t teach old dogs […]
Barrel Horse Training
Barrel horses are mostly stubborn, ringy, and they hardly listen to their riders. Because of this, many horse trainers have second thoughts in training them. If you were given a chance to train barrel horses, will you take up the challenge? Video: Folding Hoof Pick. A great, safe, tool to have with you out on […]
Training a Young Horse
Horse trainers have to have different approaches when dealing with young horses. One is by leaving the horse alone to learn the different skills and the other one is by training the horse at a very early stage. Horse training requires careful thinking in order to be an effective trainer. Video: OTTB Rearing – groundwork-working-with-a-rearing-horse […]
What’s an Indian Hackamore?
Horse Training at a Given Age The training techniques employed during horse training depends on the age of the horse. What if you had a foal, a yearling, a weanling, 2-3-year-old horse, or above 5 years? Read on and you will find out. What’s an Indian Hackamore? Watch our video to find out. Training a […]
How To Back Up A Horse With More Energy
Horse Training – Becoming a Trainer Horse training is a difficult task. Being a trainer is really rewarding even and at times it can be time consuming and dangerous. In order to become a good trainer, you must first look for an established and reputable horse trainer in your area and become his assistant. You […]
Video: Teach a Horse to Side Pass on the Ground – Part 2
Horse Training Guidelines Horsemanship can be easy if you know some guidelines. In this article, you will find helpful guidelines that you can use in horse training. Some horses are easily trained while others are extremely difficult to handle. There should be eagerness on the part of the horse and it will depend on the […]
Training a Spooky Horse
Even when you’re already a horse trainer, you should not stop learning about horses. Wild horses are not used to human presence. It can be very hard to train them especially if you lack patience and determination. Training a spooky horse is challenging but if you’re up to it, a wild horse is always waiting […]
Horse Training – Calming Your Horse
Most horse trainers often say that it is important to learn the language of the horse. If you know how to talk with horses, you can easily calm them whenever they feel uncomfortable. In horse training, you should have the ability to calm your horse when the need arises. Video: Making Your Horse More Supple […]
How to Bathe a Horse in the Winter Video
This is a cool product to wash your horse without the use of any water. Great for cold weather and touch-ups! Too cold to bathe? No problem with One-Shot. Clean and freshen up anytime! Best Shot’s waterless shampoo is perfect for last-minute touch-up jobs, travel stains, grass stains, and unexpected urine or manure messes. Winter […]
Kindness in Horse Training
It is a known fact that some horse trainers are cruel. In horse training, kindness is an important principle that should be followed at all times. However, too much kindness is also not good. You should still include appropriate punishment if your horse does not follow your commands. Whenever people hear the word ‘punishment’, they […]
Are Horse Blankets Really Necessary?
Physically the horse is a thing of incredible beauty and unbelievable wonder. There are very few things in the world more beautiful than a well-groomed horse in motion. It doesn’t matter if that horse is performing a complicated dressage test, running down the backstretch, sailing over a jump, or chasing after a calf, the horse […]