Uses of Gaits In competition, the gallop is normally reserved for speed and timed events, such as racing and working ranch horse events that rely on a fast horse catching or herding an animal. Both speeds are adjustable within the gait, which is to say that horses can canter both Read more…
The safest way is by cross-tying in a stall or aisle-way. The ties should be attached to facing walls at a level higher than the withers of the tallest horse in the barn. Low cross-ties are dangerous to both the horse and handler. The ties should be long enough so Read more…
A rope halter is used for training, and should not be used to tie a horse up or to turn him out in the field. What are the advantages of a rope halter? Tops Benefits of a Rope Halter When the horse is obedient, the pressure can be released as Read more…
I often get asked if it’s OK to tie a horse in the trailer using my rope halter. The answer is absolutely. I tie all my horses in the trailer using my halter and halter and an Aussie Tie Ring. Whenever you tie a horse using a rope halter, make Read more…
Prior to loading your horse, open all doors, windows, roof vents, and turn on some fans. Keep the trailer as cool as possible. Once your horse is loaded, keep windows and roof vents open. How do you prepare a horse for a long haul? 13 Tips to Prepare Your Horse Read more…
They allow you to safely tie your horse up so that they cannot move around and release them quickly if there’s ever an emergency. Why do people cross tie horses? Being in cross-ties means a horse cannot lie down easily, or at all. Horses with broken or fractured legs are Read more…
Reins consist of leather straps or rope attached to the outer ends of a bit and extend to the rider’s or driver’s hands. Reins are the means by which a horse rider or driver communicates directional commands to the horse’s head. Pulling on the reins can be used to steer Read more…
The horses symbolise freedom and are a part of Australia’s cultural identity,” he says. However, for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), brumbies are a major management challenge. Who brought horses to Australia? European colonisersThere are an estimated 400,000 feral horses roaming Australia, an incredible number when you Read more…
Hobbles are effective restraint for addressing an emergency and training a horse to stand still and accept pressure, but should never be used to restrain a horse in place of providing pain management. Hobbles should never be placed on a joint or placed on so tight as to restrict blood Read more…
Myler combination bits often work well, the 30 04 being popular or the 30 42 if the horse puts his head down whilst pulling. Check the horses back and saddle fit as this can be a way for the horse to relieve a sore back temporarily. Why does my horse Read more…