Mounting from the left is just tradition. Soldiers would mount up on their horses left sides so that their swords, anchored over their left legs, wouldn’t harm their horses’ backs. Does it matter what side you mount a horse? The Read more…
When you want your horse to make a turn, move the hand holding the reins slightly forward and toward the side you wish the horse to go. Most western riders will also adjust their bodies in the direction they want Read more…
First trim: 4-6 weeks Many horse owners say that you could wait up to a year before you start trimming your horse’s hooves, but this is far too long. You should check your foal for a trim at four weeks Read more…
While some riders regularly use neck reining, direct (or plow) reining is a more basic way to turn. Direct reining means you hold one rein in each hand. Your left-hand cues for a left turn and your right hand uses Read more…
You indeed “ride” a horse, i.e. sit on them and control their movement, but when it comes to urging a horse to move in a specified direction, you “drive” them. Alternately, you can also guide a horse. What do you Read more…
Mary Ann Rapp. Non-Pro Riders Rank Rider Earnings 1 Mary Ann Rapp $718,896 2 Chad Bushaw $570,052 3 Sandy Bonelli $466,003 4 Paula Woods $452,599 Who is the most famous cutting horse trainer? Buster WelchBuster Welch has earned four NCHA Read more…
Squeeze with your legs to execute the turn. Squeeze gently just behind the horse’s girth with the leg outside of the turn you’re trying to complete. For example, if you’re turning left, your right leg would be your outside leg. Read more…
“Research in both the UK and America has proven that horses that face away from the direction of travel arrive at their destination more relaxed and less stressed that those that travel forwards,” she says. Do horses prefer travel backwards? Read more…
The rule of thumb is to rug your horse when the temperature is about 12°C or lower. Whether it’ s day or night, if the temperature drops below 12°C, your horse should be protected with a rug. If the temperature Read more…
Temperature Guide to Rugging a Horse Temperature Stabled/Clipped 10 to 15 degrees Stable Sheet or Lightweight stable rug 5 to 10 degrees Mediumweight Stable Rug Zero to 4 degrees Heavyweight Stable Rug -10 to zero degrees Heavy Weight Stable Rug Read more…