Horse Psychology and Behavior (Part I)
…language. Unfortunately, many horse owners have no idea how to “read” their horse’s language, or how to communicate with their horse in a way the horse understands. This inability to…
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Incredible, Edible Rewards for Your Horse
…positive reinforcement, horses become active participants in the training process, eagerly seeking the right answers. Dull horses brighten, sour horses turn sweet, and the underachiever suddenly moves to the head…
Eight Great Rider Makeovers
…money for school and to support her horse habit. Horse connection: Under the guidance of her grandmother and aunt, Amy has been on a horse since she was two years…
Own the Perfect Patient
…And no one needs to get hurt.” If your horse won’t stand quietly for veterinary care, you’ve got some training to do. Follow the steps here, helping your horse become…
Move with Your Horse During Transitions
…your horse and are a fundamental check of your horse’s training progress. But remember: You are a part of that team. What can you do to enable your horse to…
Horse Health: Vitamins and Minerals
…the organism (your horse). Vitamins have diverse jobs when it comes to keeping your horse’s body functioning. For example, vitamin D aids in absorption of calcium from your horse’s small…
Protect Your Horse After He Sells
…that’s exactly what the farm does. Its policy is to protect any horse bred or owned by the farm that’s discovered to be “at risk” for any reason. The farm…
Horse Adoption: Strings Attached
…a horse or pony on the farm already. Another method in which agencies insure proper treatment is to hold the ownership of the horse for a period of time, even…
Horse Farrier Tips and Tactics
…feet are being handled. 2. Be there to hold the horse. Don’t expect the horseshoer to work alone with a horse tied to the wall or in crossties. 3. Have…
Farrier-Friendly Horses
…horse’s history. Your farrier will expect your horse to stand quietly and pick up his feet with indifference. If your horse is at all uncooperative, it’ll take longer to work…