Understanding Dressage Saddle Fit: Asymmetry
…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…
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Bridlework Ballet
…communication system from the ground that we do from the horse’s back. Dance Lessons Keep the horse walking forward through the exercise. Ask your dance partner (your horse), for his…
Little Lessons For Your Horse Add Up
…the top of the horse’s head. The horse naturally raises his head, which increases the pressure. If the lead rope gives way as soon as the horse raises his head,…
Head Position Matters
…a horse carries his head. Sore feet or hocks often show up as if the horse has a backache. The horse can also have a sore back because of a…
Sandy Collier’s Western Horse Training Secrets
…know it or not, you own two horses, a right horse and a left horse, and they both need to be trained. Never assume something you’ve taught your horse to…
The Road to the Horse
Clinicians and equine experts will often say that horsemanship isn’t a destination, but a journey. For most who work with horses, this rings true. Thoughtful trainers and horse owners work…
Winter Horse Hoof Care
…horses to wear hind shoes (especially with added traction) if they’re turned out with other horses, to help avoid an injury in case of a kick. Also, your horse can…
Keeping Kids Safe Around Horses
…each stall door. Their parents follow and give the feed to the horses. 5. Don’t run from a horse. Instead, face the horse and back away. Horses are naturally playful…
Teaching Your Horse Not To Bite
…tell the aggressive horse where to go – literally. If he can’t play nicely, the aggressive horse will quickly become an outcast. As a result, horses in a group living…
Saddling the Horse
…the possibility of being kicked. Always talk to the horse in a calm and reassuring voice while doing this. Safety Precautions Never brush the horse’s head while the horse is…