An Open and Shut Gate on Horseback
…gate or sidepass him to it so that he is parallel with the gate. “If you approach it directly, the horse’s head will be facing the gate and you won’t…
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Ask Horse Journal: 11/04
…immune system a chance to get on top of it. ———- Heavy Parasite Infestations What type of deworming regimen do you recommend for a horse that is known or presumed…
When Bugs Fly
I am a little lazy and a whole lot frugal, so when it comes to fly control, fly parasites are perfect for me. Using these tiny bugs drastically drops our…
Seven Habits for Highly Effective Horse Grooming
…paraphernalia on hand. Old bath towels cut into small squares are the perfect size for applying silicone sprays or giving a final rubdown to a coat. Disposable grooming wipes, pretreated…
Budget Crunching
…parasites you need to deworm for and how often (mailing the sample risks it drying before it arrives at the lab, skewing results). If you can cut back on a…
39 Green Horsekeeping Tips
…of the mix, too, Nadeau suggests: Add fly parasites, tiny parasitic wasps, to manure piles. Many fly species lay their eggs in manure; the fly larvae hatch out and pupate…
World Equestrian Games Opening Night: Declaring the Games Open in Grand Style
…take photos anyway, as you can see. The parade of equestrians will always stay in my memory, along with seeing Muhammed Ali getting ready to go out and wave to…
Getting Started in Cutting
…slightly tense as he watches the cows, he’s paying attention. Once you?ve followed the cows for a while (until your horse is focused on them) guide him to walk parallel…
Behind the Gates: Loudoun County’s Annual Hunt Country Stable Tour
…Box, Hunt Country Yarns and Pegasus Painting, The Book Chase and Journeymen Saddlers. The festive Middleburg Christmas parade begins with the cry “release the hounds,” and the pack careens down…
Gain Neck, Bend Control in Dressage
…are relatively forward, and your outer seat and leg are a bit back. Your hips are parallel to your horse’s hips and your shoulders are parallel to his shoulders. The…