My husband and I are natural horsemanship trainers. I am also a CHA instructor. I love horses and writing.
Trainers, this one is for you. To our clients, please know that this is all in the spirit of good jest! (Seriously though, we hope you pick up on the underlying truth.) Ten things every trainer is tired of hearing: 1.) "He's never done that before...
Understanding Horses in the Herd: Ever wonder why two horses just never seem to get along? Sometimes there are horses who butt heads no matter how long you give them to work it out. On the flip side, there's that one horse that everyone loves to pic...
It’s pretty common for horse owners to describe their horses as pushy. Horses all have different personalities and some are more inclined to test the boundaries than others, but pushy is not a personality trait, it’s a problem. Somewhere along the line...
We have all come across a horse in our life, whether it be our own or a friend’s, who has his reservations about trailer loading, possibly major reservations. When you view the trailer as a horse does, it’s easy to understand why so many well behaved...
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has many uses and benefits including as a great homemade solution for treating and preventing thrush. Because it is acidic, ACV kills fungus when used as a soak or applied directly on the hoof. ACV will also aid in the healing...
It's not uncommon for riders to run into difficulties teaching their horses to back. Backing is the opposite of what horses naturally want to do. Horses like to go forward. Backing also requires the horse to submit to pressure from the bit, which can...
There are horses that are great in the arena and well mannered out on the trail. They seem to go pleasantly and quietly anywhere they are directed. And they are the envy of many a horse owner. You may be the owner of what I call an "arena horse" whi...
Winter often upsets our riding schedules. Bad weather prevents folks from being able to ride and the inevitable hustle and bustle of the holidays steals away our barn time. Here are some things to do to keep your horse healthy and happy during those ...
Well, by now Christmas lists have been made and mailed to the North Pole. The rest is up to Santa. Hope he treats you all well. With New Year's Eve upon us, it's the time for folks to start making their lists of resolutions. Here are some things to keep...
Jumping is a thrilling equine sport, but just because you make it over a fence and land on the other side still astride your trusty steed doesn't always mean you are doing it right. Here are some fixes to the common mistakes riders are making in their...
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