Head Position Matters
…a horse carries his head. Sore feet or hocks often show up as if the horse has a backache. The horse can also have a sore back because of a…
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Leading Like a Pro
…Obedient and willing horses will lead as such and make a horse owner’s job much more fun. John Lyons teaches several horse training tips to get your horse leading right….
Year-Round Health Plan for Your Horse
…entirely wrong for your situation. The core of the horse’s diet should be pasture or hay. This is the food horses are designed to eat. Period. The horse does not…
The Paint Horse
…shutout resulted in the formation of two organizations, the American Paint Quarter Horse Association and the American Stock Horse Association. Both registered Paint Horses with Quarter Horse ancestry. In 1965,…
Panic-Free Hobbling Lessons for Your Horse
…Again, he stays out of the horse’s way and lets the horse explore. The horse soon realizes he’s hobbled and will decide to stand still. If the horse remains relaxed…
Create Proper Alignment in Your Horse
…diagnose which part of your horse is out of alignment. Straighten your horse using Lyons cues to control your horse’s nose, shoulder and hip. Put your horse on a straight…
Adopting a Rescue Horse–What You Need to Know
…for a beloved horse than earning money in the transaction. Or someone in need of a break from the cost of horse care might gift a horse, temporarily or permanently,…
Making Headway
…can safely work with your horse in extreme situations without endangering himself or your horse. Remember, too, no horse wants to be head shy. If we can show him he…
Easing Your Horse into Retirement
…every older horse deserves. When to say when An acute injury usually leaves little room for doubt when it comes to planning a horse’s future workload. A horse with a…
Bridling Your Horse
…index finger raises the horse’s top lip. No sense going beyond this step until the horse holds his head still and relaxed. Keep your horse’s head down and his neck…