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…

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…

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…

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…