Search Results for: horse lameness

Seven Things to Teach Your Trail Horse

By   |  April 18, 2013

…horse’s world turn upside down while ambling down the trail. 6.Teach your horse to: Maintain his independence from other horses. If your horse is friendly with his herdmates, that’s fine….

7 Things to Teach Your Trail Horse

By Equisearch  |  February 22, 2017

…your horse overreacts. “I see this happen a lot. A horse in the group becomes animated and starts bossing other horses around, and someone’s horse explodes as a result,” says…

When to worry about coughs

By   |  October 5, 2016

…horse away from the others.” A coughing horse with a respiratory illness can easily spread it to other herdmates. After moving the horse, be sure to wash up and maybe…

Don’t Chase Your Loose Horse

By Equisearch  |  May 1, 2005

…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….

Head Position Matters

By Equisearch  |  March 20, 2017

…reason. Head Carriage Help Horses usually have to be taught good head position. Consider whether a horse’s head is too high because he’s compensating for pain. Rule out lameness or…

Leading Like a Pro

By Equisearch  |  August 1, 2006

…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….

Understanding Dressage Saddle Fit: Asymmetry

By   |  July 11, 2016

…horse. Our general methodology in working with horses would also seem to underline the affinity we have with the left side of the horse. We lead on the left, we…