Finding the Right New Owner
…horses with new owners, but whose advice carries to selling horses of all types. “Since horses can’t talk, it’s our responsibility as owners, sellers, buyers, agents, and trainers to do…
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Winter Horse Hoof Care
…helpful to horses with flat feet and shriveled frogs. They’re economical. Some boarding barns require such pads if you turn your horse out with other horses. Cons: A bubble pad…
Horse Clinic Cafeteria
…own horse, and review how and why they should work. Be your horse’s advocate. If someone rides your horse in a way that’s unsuitable, don’t hesitate to ask him or…
Condition Your Trail Horse
…begin: First, groom your horse. Grooming stimulates circulation and allows you to check over your horse’s entire body to see whether anything is abnormal. Then outfit your horse in good-fitting…
Don’t Chase Your Loose Horse
…lead his horse slowly toward the loose horse so that the loose horse can buddy up. • If the horse wants to leave the group anyway, turn and leave him….
Stretching in Horses Has Health Benefits
…on the horse’s left side facing the horse’s side. Pick up the horse’s foot, as though you were about to clean the hoof. Place your hands on the leg between…
Successful Horse Boarding at Your Barn
…ride with or share the chores. Whatever your reasons, you need to do your homework before you offer to keep anyone’s horse at your barn. Boarding horses can be very…
Leading Like a Pro
…Obedient and willing horses will lead as such and make a horse owner’s job much more fun. John Lyons teaches several horse training tips to get your horse leading right….
Year-Round Health Plan for Your Horse
…perimeter fence. A frightened-or determined-horse can easily go through electric fencing. Horses are also very good at knowing when the power is off! • Barns/stalls: Barn design and layout is…
Panic-Free Hobbling Lessons for Your Horse
…Again, he stays out of the horse’s way and lets the horse explore. The horse soon realizes he’s hobbled and will decide to stand still. If the horse remains relaxed…