Body Building For Every Horse
…through the shoulders and withers. You should start with four halts in each lap of the arena (for instance, at A, B, C and E), building up to a halt…
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A Buddy System Shape-up Program
…under control. • Wherever you live, it’s a good idea to post “horse crossing” signs if you’re making use of roadways. Get in Step with Your Horse Ground work. Start…
Communication Starts With Grooming
…battle in which one party wins and the other loses. Good training is not about confrontation. It’s about building a horse-logical communication system. As trainer, you do your talking as…
Ponying a Horse
…good relationship. Preparing a horse to be ponied involves some basic ground work. Then, once you have a good foundation of control on the ground, you’ll want to work with…
Seabiscuit and the Starter’s Gong
…contrast, was an explosive starter. He was also so averse to starting gates that his owner insisted on an old-fashioned “walk-up” start, with a flag and bell to begin the…
WEG 2010 Diary: Jim Wofford, Part 1
…couldn’t wait to start, so they started without the start, if you know what I mean. They won’t hold the opening ceremony until seven tonight, but the team reining kicked…
Incredible, Edible Rewards for Your Horse
…At the Equine Research Foundation, we sometimes begin with a clicker but then transfer to the verbal signal “Good.” During our clinics, participants start with a clicker because people frequently…
Dressage Position 101 with Shannon Peters
…Or a horse that is pullings usually correlates to a lack of balance in the rider or the combination of horse/rider. If a rider has a good seat, a good leg…
Growing Danger: Poisonous Plants to Avoid
…land-grant university are good sources for this information and can help you identify plants you’re not sure about. To find one in your area, go to www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension. A few dangerous…
Finding the Right New Owner
…to do, the number one concern becomes finding the right home. You want a new owner who will not only take good care of your horse, but who will also…