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Ask the Experts: A Good Hand Position

By Equisearch  |  August 13, 2002

…hand-a hand that is sensitively following the horse’s movement. There are times when riders must widen their hands briefly. For example, if a horse comes above the bit or if…

Correct Way = Safe Way

By   |  December 21, 2015

…reins up and over the horse’s head and holds the end close to the bit in her right hand the other end in her left hand. She also has run…

Develop Your Dressage Horse’s Topline

By   |  January 31, 2015

…the poll and the energy is received without any resistance in the hand. What next? I use the term “qualify” to explain what happens when the energy reaches your hand….

Put an End to Tug-of-War

By Equisearch  |  September 1, 2007

…respond before the bit bumps his mouth. • Keep your hands in a good position. I’m convinced that on one level, the horse doesn’t care whether your hands are high…

Horse & Rider 2003 Articles Index

By Equisearch  |  January 5, 2004

…Reusable ice pack, Live & Learn, April, pg. 40 Ringworm relief, Horseman’s Handbook, May, pg. 41 Rotating dewormers, Horseman’s Handbook, Feb., pg. 27 Saddling problems, Horseman’s Handbook, May, pg. 41…

Calm Your Nervous Horse

By Equisearch  |  June 8, 2011

…hand, then lift the skin upward with both hands with just enough contact that your hands don’t slip over your horse’s skin. Hold for several seconds, supporting the skin as…

Take the Hazard Out of Foal Handling

By Equisearch  |  March 20, 2017

…leading. Hands On The very first stage in gentling your foal is getting him accustomed to being touched and handled. “Handling is an essential part of getting to the haltering…

Book Review: Trick Training for Horses

By   |  June 13, 2012

…the left rein and halt your horse. Stand at your horse’s left side facing forward. Hold the halter with your left hand, while your right hand rests on your horse’s…