The key to stop a horse from rushing is to change his balance without taking away his impulsion. Many riders, however, think the solution to slowing down a horse who rushes is to go to a stronger bit or start pulling on the approach to the jump to slow him Read more…
Caring For Your Horsehair Jewelry Wash the horsehair with a mild shampoo. Do it in the shower when you wash your hair. If the piece gets really dirty, soak in a mild shampoo or dish soap. After soaking for a while rub the hair gently to remove or dislodge any Read more…
You need to establish dominance over your horse by being assertive, self-assured, and confident and by rewarding good behaviors and correcting bad behaviors right away. You can also earn your horse’s respect and trust through consistent and positive groundwork training. How do you assert dominance over a horse? Every time Read more…
The slap on the neck is to prepare taking weight on one side for the dismount . It’s taught to the horses , remember these men have full gear and weigh more that you think. What happens when you slap the horse? A horse’s head should be off limits to Read more…
whoa. It’s whoa. This interjection means “stop.” You might use it as a command to stop a galloping horse. What do you say to a horse to make it go? Some verbal cues you could use include the words “go” or “forward.” Many people use a short clicking noise to Read more…
If your galloping horse is ignoring your cues, the emergency pulley-rein stop can safely bring him to a halt. To execute it, shorten both reins, then brace one hand on your horse’s neck, holding the rein tightly and grabbing mane. Then raise the other rein up and back, pulling toward Read more…
Why Does My Horse Act Like It’s Starving? If you are wondering “why is my horse so hungry all the time?”, it may have to do with natural feeding habits. Horses graze and if they cannot seek and find food, it can trigger an automatic response that signals food is Read more…
Traditionally, deworming schedules involved treatments every two months, rotating the types of dewormers to minimize the risk of the parasites building up resistance to the chemicals. Some horses, however, can be kept perfectly healthy being dewormed only in the spring and fall. How long should you warm up your horse? Read more…
Generally, unheated barns are healthier for your horses. Horses remain comfortable and healthier in much colder temperatures than we can. In fact, too much heat in the barn can be a hazard to your animals. The bigger the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the more humid your barn Read more…
You may have also heard comments like: “Horses can smell fear,” or “If you act nervous, he’ll get scared, too.” But, horses are not telepathic. They are, however, very observant. Books and movies have pervaded the idea that horses can sense fear and anxiety. Do horses know if you are Read more…