Book Review: Hoofprints in the Sand
…sketching, slapping mosquitoes, and studying behavior which is unique in every herd. Her theme throughout the book, which is illustrated with her own photos, is that man holds the destiny…
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Does Your Horse Have Cow Sense?
…pay close attention to my horse’s behavior and make especially sure that the reins are firmly in my hand.” Does My Horse Have “Cow”? When cutting horse people talk about…
Build Trust With Your Horse
…your mind-set can affect your horse’s outlook and behavior on the trail. The powerful ability to create change can happen by using the tool of your mind. Obviously, training itself…
Handle On-Trail Encounters
…want to be the leader. After a spook, it’s okay to let him stop and think about it. You can reassure him, but don’t reward unacceptable behavior. Be safe. Above…
Confidence And Anxiety: What You Need Most And Least When Riding
…will never perfect it You have to have confidence in your horse and his behavior and abilities. How to you develop that confidence in your horse, instead of being anxious…
Build Trust with Your Horse using TTouch with Linda Tellington-Jones
…Joy of Riding, The Trail Rider, March ’12.) Then we’ll tell you how your mind-set can affect your horse’s outlook and behavior on the trail. The powerful ability to create…
No Magic Bullets
…faced with a perplexing problem, approach it systematically. Write down any recent changes in stable routine or the horse’s behavior. If you keep a stable diary, you’re already halfway there,…
Choosing Hays for Horses
…stall walls or even eating their own manure. (These behaviors can occur for other reasons as well, such as boredom.) One may be able to get a rough idea of…
Cut To The Chase When Horse Shopping
…and pads. If you like the horse, have his feet x-rayed. 5. Ask about the horse’s temperament. Get details about his behavior with pasture mates, while being groomed, loading and…
Testosterone Use And Abuse
…showed better performance with these variables than did uncastrated animals. The downside to the use of testosterone for performance enhancement is the side effects of stallion sexual behavior and aggression….