1. Start in walk and, using the hand and leg individually to give the aid, ask the horse to come off the track 5m; he should be stepping across in front and behind. 2. Once he completes the lateral movement, ask him forward on the new line for four steps, Read more…
EQUESTRIANISM & ISLAM Particularly amongst Muslims in the Western World ‘Horse Riding’ is an almost forgotten Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed. What does Islam say about horse riding? In fact, horse riding is a Sunnah sport, which means that our beloved Prophet Muhammad, ﷺ peace be upon him, highly recommended Read more…
The round pen work helps them develop rhythm, consistency and balance before they even carry a rider. Working with the horse from the ground allows Robert to watch the horse moving. He can observe the horse’s cadence, head carriage, use of the back and hindquarters, as well as other nuances. Read more…
Many horses (and particularly ponies) are fairly hardy and will be able to live outdoors without a rug all year round, provided that they have a good natural coat and access to shelter. Can horses be left out in the winter? Provide adequate shelter: Horses can do fine living outside Read more…
Horses do not need a round pen, but it is beneficial for their training and even exercise. You can use a small round pen for horses who are being turned out for the first time after stall rest. Because it is a smaller enclosure than regular turnout paddocks, it limits Read more…
Ways to Improve a Horse’s Appetite Break up the feed to smaller meals over several hours. Gradually change to new feed. Add B-Vitamins to their diet. Provide a cool bath in hot weather. Ease up on intense workouts for performance horses. Provide a buddy to ease anxiety offering turnout. How Read more…
One of the easiest ways to change the mind of your stubborn horse is to distract him from the reason he’s balking. Giving him the command to back up, or pull backward on the reins or lead rope so his nose sinks toward his chest. This gets him moving, even Read more…
Ensure that your horse has plenty of variety in his workload and is not doing the same thing every day. “Schooling for 20 minutes three times a week will have a big impact on your horse, and the more he cross-trains the better,” advises Sam York FBHS. How many days Read more…
A feeding rate of 4 pounds of beet pulp daily in addition to the regular ration for a mature horse that was maintaining its present body weight would result in a gain of about ½ pound per day, so you can adjust your feeding program accordingly when adding beet pulp Read more…
Usually, this process takes approximately 40 to 60 days. What age should you back a horse? Most horses, especially sports horses, should be backed by the age of three to minimise these issues. How do I get my horse back faster? So, to speed up a sluggish reverse, I ask Read more…