Riding with Health Problems: Continued
Riding through health issues can be challenging, but many riders develop strategies–including choosing a gaited horse–for greater comfort and healing. | The March 2008 issue of Horse & Rider magazine…
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Rana’s Eyes
…be alone.” Not that she was a bad horse by any means– Rana has enjoyed careers as varied as neighborhood transport, mentor to baby horses, teacher of children and irritating…
Postcard: Day 3, George Morris Horsemastership
…flannel fastened with pins. Why? Stretchy bandages can damage a horse’s legs if they are pulled too tightly. And unfortunately, Laurie says, there aren’t many grooms around today who know…
Poles and Cavaletti For Horses That don’t Jump
Ground poles and cavaletti are, literally, the building blocks of the riding horse?yes, ?riding? horse, not just a jumping horse. Walking, trotting and cantering over ground poles or raised cavaletti…
Doing Nothing
It should come as no surprise to any of us that in many horse/rider combos the adult — the one with the most common sense — is often the horse….
National Show Horse
…horse must exhibit a natural presence and, when animated, extreme brilliance. The horse must exhibit high carriage when showing or relaxed. History: National Show Horses are known in the industry…
Longeing Do’s and Don’ts
…risk for serious injury. Don’t: Longe your horse without leg protection. Traveling on a longeing circle increases your horse’s risk of interfering (contact between his front and hind legs), which…
Warm Gear for Trail Riders
…to fit down into both my Western boots and paddock boots with half-chaps. Cost: $129. Stable Blanket Amigo Stable Blankets, by Horseware Ireland, are designed to keep your horse cozy…
Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 7: Show Pants
…5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Writing or riding, Suzanne Drnec enjoys horses and their people. Drnec is president of Hobby Horse Clothing Company, a show apparel manufacturer,…
Married with Horses: Ponies on Ice
…the walk to the mailbox, but it couldn’t be skipped. All the horses were inside. And despite what horses may tell you, they can’t take care of themselves. Which reminds…