Horse training can be controversial because of the several different methods, some of which are considered cruel, that the trainers utilize. Proper training teaches horses different behaviors and give their human better control over the horse. There ...
When showing a horse or purchasing one, its conformation can be all important. Something less than perfect conformation, to the extent that perfection is seldom achieved, can cost a horse points in the show ring. As far as purchasing a horse is concerned...
If you’ve watched enough Westerns, especially those shown in movie theaters in the 1950s and before, you could be excused for thinking that the hats and boots worn in those movies were what cowboys actually wore in the days of the Wild West during the...
If you’ve ever attended a horse clinic hosted by a professional trainer, you may well have been amazed at how easily that person handled a green, high-spirited horse often having it saddled and ready to ride in 30 minutes or less. You might think th...
It seems like most tack and saddle shops like to have at least one western show saddle on display. Even when you’re shopping for the most affordable saddle you can find, it can at times be difficult to keep from pulling the plastic out of your wallet...
If you try to think like a horse, you’ll have a much easier time working with one. You can’t be expected to know everything that’s going on in a horse’s mind, but to the extent you are able think like a horse does, you’ll at least gain some understanding...
Some people like to keep their grooming supplies in a partitioned holder. Others prefer a bucket. It’s really a matter of what works best for you. For day to day use, there aren’t all that many items you need to carry around, even if you have several...
A healthy horse is a happy horse, and the reverse is usually true. You can therefore tell a great deal about the overall status of your horse’s health by its appearance and behavior. Still, there are things you need to check for frequently. Visually ...
One of the absolute joys of horsemanship is purchasing a foal before it has even been born and being there for the big event. You first task as a new owner may be helping the vet or the owner of the mare getting the little fellow cleaned up. Many horse...
Horse riding is not as easy as it seems. Unless you’re trained and have enough practice on the back of a horse, you are always at the risk of falling and breaking your neck. Every good horse rider knows not to get too over confident at the beginning ...
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