…center of gravity, the more delicate its balance is, depending directly on the narrowness of the horse’s stance. A wide horse is less affected whereas a narrow horse is immediately…
…horses: A dominant horse may limit the approach of another horse (inhibiting movement when the horse would rather be in motion) by applying progressive stages of pressure. For instance, the…
…leading lessons, moves and counter-moves to position and reposition your horse. Focus on the positive. Don’t react to your horse’s moody mannerisms. Spend plenty of time petting your horse’s head…
…isn’t exerting himself. “Be aware that a 28-breath-per-minute respiration is normal if your horse is camping or with a group of horses,” says Tellington-Jones. “I’ve discovered many horses in the…
…with your horses, both on and off your farm. Inadequate fencing, poorly maintained tack or other equipment and gate latches too easily opened by curious and agile horse lips can…
…the barn, a policy regarding the introduction of new horses on the premises…all of these things are generally good practices for every horse owner and every farm to do on…
…horse’s plusses and minuses and make sure you are not being razzle-dazzled by the color of the horse. LEARN MORE about coat color from eXtension/horses.orgBreed Harley is a Quarter Horse?,…
…1 Instill good ground manners in your horse. This is the number one key to keeping everyone who works with your horse safe. A horse that invades the handler’s space…
…express themselves. Because of that, we inadvertently end up doing something to our horse, rather than with our horse. Some horses may stand quiet enough for saddling, but are likely…
…turn and stare the horse down — just wait until the horse calms down, then continue walking. Lead the horse past the objects without you looking at them. A horse…
