A Matter Of Comfort
…that doesn’t roll, a bean that does roll, a French link, or a Dr. Bristol? X-rays have shown Clayton that the distance between the bars on each side of the…
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Dental Care for Horses
…That trait is far more dependent on the skills of the rider. Too much constant pressure, or trauma, on the “bars” of a horse’s mouth results in insensitive scar tissue…
Packing 101: You Can Do It!
…of Montana and Idaho for carrying bags of ore and other odd-shaped, heavy objects. Like the sawbuck, the Decker consists of two wooden bars, which distribute weight along each side…
Common Hoof Problems
…sensitive sole in the angle formed by the hoof wall and bars. This angle, where the wall and bars meet, is the seat area where corns originate. A dry corn…
Build a Barn that Works
…bedding in the long run. Prefab stall partitions run a standard 7 feet high, either solid or topped with bars. The bars promote air flow; they’re fine for walls on…
Saddle Care and Storage Tips
…keep your saddle on a saddle stand or saddle rack whenever it isn’t on a horse. Good saddle stands will keep the bars supported and the skirts flat. Most commercially…
Barefoot Horses Work For Pete Ramey
…at all is that the shoe packs with dirt and supports the horse through the sole, bars and frog much of the time. Horseshoeing has come a long way, though….
Choosing the Right Horse Trailer
…can still find them in some new trailers, you may want to look for breakaway breast bars, which allow floor space for a horse to balance. Removable fabric or vinyl…
Soft Touch for Gaited Horses
…utilize principles of leverage. When the rider pulls on the reins, pressure is applied to multiple points simultaneously, including the tongue, the bars, the poll, and the chin. If you…
Trail Bridles and Bits
…or rounded center section puts less pressure on your horse’s tongue and bars (the gap on his lower jaw between his incisors and the molars where the bit lies) than…