4) Most stretches can be performed up to 5 days a week on a healthy horse with the exception of tail pull stretches which should not be performed more than 4 days per week. When should I stretch my horse? Stretching exercises are more effective on “warm” muscles because the Read more…
You see, when a horse is started under saddle, it is often referred to as “breaking a horse to ride”. So it stands to reason, when a horse is very well trained (broke), gentle, responsive to beginners, and anyone can ride it regardless of ability, it is considered in the Read more…
Early morning workouts allow the trainers and jockeys time to tend to the horses and still make afternoon racing. High temperatures, horse traffic at the training facility, and jockey availability are also considerations for early morning training. How long should you train your horse a day? Plan on daily exercise. Read more…
two years old. Therefore, most equestrians consider a horse broken if it is safe to ride. Usually, this process takes approximately 40 to 60 days. Most trainers wait for a horse to be two years old before trying to break it. What age horse is good for a beginner? 10-20 Read more…
Early morning workouts allow the trainers and jockeys time to tend to the horses and still make afternoon racing. Can you ride a horse early in the morning? If your schedule allows, consider waking up early to ride your horse before work. That way, you can start your day in Read more…
Signs of an Unbalanced Horse Your horse runs into a canter. Bulging shoulders. Crooked movements. Picking up the wrong lead. Your horse fails to walk in a straight line. Cross-firing with the hind legs. Leaning on the reins. The saddle slides to one side. What causes a horse to be Read more…
There are studies that show men who spend many hours on a bike or horse-riding, especially if the saddle is hard or poorly adjusted, can experience infertility problems. Can horse riding cause infertility for females? For women: Horse riding won’t cause fertility issues in women, so it’s safe to be Read more…
The best groundwork exercises are: Train your horse to stand still. Train your horse to lead properly. Train your horse to flex and soften to pressure. Train your horse to go on a circle. Train your horse to move the front-end and hind-end. How often should you do groundwork with Read more…
Never loop lead ropes, longe lines, or reins around your hands or any other body part. If your horse pulls away, you could be dragged. Don’t tie yourself to a horse in any way. The safest way to lead a horse is with a halter and lead rope. What should Read more…
Like all social creatures, horses like to play and need mental stimulation. Because they are intelligent creatures, horses can become bored when they lack a chance to play or release energy, and monotony is often the catalyst for negative behaviors such as cribbing or weaving. How do you mentally stimulate Read more…