Calming without medication
…perform basic tasks and offer pointers. You’ll also find numerous books, videos and other resources, some from natural horsemanship trainers, describing how to establish good basic manners. If you need…
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Putting Movement Together (Part I)
…(and life, for that matter) is no different. It is essential to be well versed in the basics before you may find true success with more advanced skills. Hopefully by…
NSAIDs for Horses–Use or Abuse?
…horse’s basic health care plan. I’ll even outline potential toxicities and safe dosing protocols to ensure you use them safely. Once you understand the basics, I’ll help you understand when…
Trail Bridles and Bits
…but also they can make it difficult for your horse to eat or drink on the trail. Bit-Fit Basics Here are some bit-fit basics to help keep your horse comfortable…
Horse-Show Biosecurity: Is Your Horse at Risk?
…infect his stablemates. “Going to an equestrian event and commingling with other horses of unknown status is always a risk, and basic biosecurity practices are the best way to address…
Troubleshooting the Flying Change
When problems occur during the flying change, the root of their cause can almost always be attributed to a lack of proper basic gymnastic training. The following suggestions may help…
Rails Are The Building Blocks for Equine Exercise
The most basic (and useful) piece of gymnastic jumping equipment is, simply, rails, either natural-colored or painted. You can use them to do anything. And you can set as few…
A College Degree in Back Country Horsemanship
…by a Certified Journeyman Farrier), basic veterinary care (taught by a practicing veterinarian who also teaches packing), and leather-working–plus 24 “basic” (in such courses as botany, zoology, and ornithology) and…
How Do I Make Dressage More Appealing?
…and coordination—all valuable skills for riding effectively. Dressage helps these same skills develop in your horse. Basic moves such as large, smooth circles, balanced transitions and maintaining a steady tempo…
Senior Horse Care Checklist
…author of The ComprehensiveGuide to Equine VeterinaryMedicine (Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.) for her advice. She stressed that older equines need all the same basic care other horses do, including regular…