Age: Three Or do a couple weeks of work, then give them a couple months off. Three-year-olds should really just be getting started, getting to know what a rider is, and then having lots of breaks so they have fun. Read more…
Tie-downs are straps that connect the horse’s head, via a noseband, to the cinch or girth, which is the strap that holds the saddle on. They are generally used for high speed riding, such as polo, calf roping and barrel Read more…
Safety comes first Therefore, it is safer to approach a horse from the side at the neck and shoulder area. This area is the safest place to start petting a horse. What is the safest location to approach a horse? Read more…
Say the word “whoa,” and allow your horse time to respond before pulling on your reins. Give him time to respond to your voice before the rein cue. 2. Using your reins and legs however you feel comfortable—neck rein or Read more…
Myopathies are diseases that primarily cause damage to muscles. They may be present at birth (congenital) or occur due to nutritional imbalances, injury, or ingestion of a poisonous substance. Myositis is an inflammatory reaction in muscle. What are the symptoms Read more…
At the Pastern One of the most common locations to hobble a horse is at his pastern, the area between the hoof and the fetlock joint. The hobbles need to be in the same location on both legs and secured Read more…
Lunge your horse for five minutes each direction to warm up before ground driving. Starting with a familiar exercise will soften and relax your horse. Use the inside lunge line to give your horse directions and the outside lunge line Read more…
description. In canter. In cantering disunited, the right or left legs of the horse move together. What causes a horse to be disunited? Pain that affects the joints, neck and back are also often a possible cause for a horse Read more…
left. Always lead from the horses left shoulder with your right hand about 15 inches away from the head of the horse and with your left hand holding the lead neatly coiled or folded. Don’t let the lead drag on Read more…
Cottonwood is the choice of champions. Cottonwood does not sliver and therefore, many breeders use it as flooring. After it has dried, try driving a nail into it. What is the best wood to use for horse stalls? Selecting Wood Read more…