Some horses are extremely sensitive to strong sunlight. Exposure to bright light causes a nerve in the head to send a shock-like sensation to the horse’s face, and he reacts by violently flinging his head up and back. This type Read more…
Tail pulls to the side are good balancing exercises. They stimulate the pelvic stabilizer muscles and engage the core. Start by standing to one side of the hindquarters of the horse. Grab the entire tail below the tail bone and Read more…
At least once a day. Dirt, mud and debris on the coat can cause skin issues. At times where the pasture is pretty muddy, you may need to brush more than once daily. You may also need to brush more Read more…
To allow the horse to cool out and dry quickly after work. To prevent skin problems and make grooming easier and more effective. As a training and/or competition strategy. A winter coat tends to make a horse quieter and may Read more…
Brushing a horse before and after riding is essential. You’ll be removing sweat and debris, preparing the horse to be saddled up. It will also stop them from developing saddle sores, which can be very uncomfortable for them. Because of Read more…
Hobbles are commonly used to train horses. Hobbles are useful tools, and when used correctly, are safe and don’t harm your horse. Can a horse run with hobbles on? If you leave 8-10 inches between the horse’s legs he can Read more…
Dennis Moreland Tack recommends teaching your horses to accept being hobbled. Hobbling helps a horse learn not to fight against being restrained. It’s another form of desensitizing or sacking out horses and can really help keep your horse safe if Read more…
Hobble training a horse is a form of “sacking out” and desensitizing a horse to accept restraints on its legs. This helps a horse accept pressure on its legs in case it ever becomes entangled in barbed wire or fencing. Read more…
No. You can not teach a horse to dance in that specific manner, without abuse. The horses are extremely tense and under extreme physical pressure in their training. It’s really abusive, harsh training and the animals are very upset and Read more…
Arabians. Some horse breeds, like Arabians, naturally hold their tails up high. What horses run with their tails up? A raised tail is often a sign of high excitement or just feeling great. Young horses, or horses with excess energy, Read more…