slow down when approaching a horse and rider. Be prepared to stop and let them pass. obey a signal to slow down or stop from someone in charge of a horse. They may know about a potential hazard which you cannot see or hear. What should you do when horses Read more…
The Fundamentals is the first step Clinton takes in training all horses, no matter what discipline they’ll eventually go into. FUNDAMENTALS Riding Flexing at the Standstill. One Rein Stops. Cruising Lesson. Follow the Fence. Diagonals. Touch and Rub Exercise (on the ground) What is the first thing to teach a Read more…
An effective leg clay that cools, soothes and tightens hot or tired legs. Ice Tight is an effective 24 hour poultice that cools and soothes. Easy to apply and washes off with hosing – no rubbing or handwashing necessary. Ice Tight contains only natural clays, glycerine, aloe vera and minerals. Read more…
The larvae of the worm Strongylus vulgaris migrate through the horse’s arteries and can cause inflammation of the walls of an artery. This can develop into blood clots and aneurysms in horses infested by these parasites. Blockage or death of intestinal tissue can occur. What is the most common cause Read more…
Ice and cold therapy after a workout help to reduce inflammation whether you see it or not. Heat in the tendons, ligaments and joints creates cellular damage, which can lead to tendon damage, ligament damage and arthritis in the joints. These conditions will ultimately affect your horse’s soundness. Why do Read more…
Prepare for a Fall Wear an ASTM approved helmet. Wear boots with a 1″ heel, safety stirrups or cages on your stirrups. A crash vest provides extra protection for your torso. Gloves give you better purchase on the reins and protect your hands. Learn to do an emergency dismount. Learn Read more…
Breaking a horse is the practice of training him to be ridden. This process is also referred to as saddle breaking. It involves teaching the young horse to accept a saddle, a bridle and the weight of the rider on his back. What does a horse being broke mean? The Read more…
Although 20 deaths per year in Australia are few in number and yields a mean annual rate of 0.13 deaths per 100,000 population, the rate in terms of horse riding participants is of the order of 7.8 horse-related deaths per 100,000 participants per year (based on 257.5 thousand horse riding Read more…
one to four hours. Onset of action of acepromazine varies with route of administration; oral acepromazine may take 30 minutes to one hour. The effects of acepromazine will last from one to four hours, but this varies significantly with dose and among individual horses. How long does it take for Read more…
click the horse, type disable and hit enter. How do you signal a horse to stop? But before you do that, you need to know how to stop. To cue for a halt, close your fingers and squeeze backward. The horse should stop as he feels the backward pull on Read more…