Western Dressage Basic Test

The May 2012 Talk page reported that the Pinto Horse Association has added Western Dressage to it’s world show lineup for 2012. To see a basic test of this fast-growing…

Bridle and Bit Basics

…it down to the three basics types of bits, we’ll help you better understand all of the options available to you. Snaffle bits are the simplest type of bit available….

Basic Qualities of the Perfect Fly Sheet

…coat (or even sunburn his sensitive white areas), a fly sheet has the added bonus of shielding him from harmful ultraviolet rays. Here are the basic qualities your horse’s fly…

6 Horse-Barn-Design Basics

…Either way, this article can help. We’ll give you six barn-design basics, plus tips on how to select a builder. Barn Building 101 Today’s barn options are many, from a…

The Basics of Hot Shoeing

…foot is not balanced, hot shoeing won’t resolve that. Find the basic information you need to navigate the sometimes confusing world of equine footwear in “A Consumer’s Guide to Horseshoes”…

Equine Immune System Basics Part II

…and editor with EquestriSol. This is the second part of her three-part series detailing Immune System Basics. Part I examined how the immune system works. Part III will detail the…

Equine Immune System Basics Part I

…Immune System Basics. Part II will examine common stressors for horses and the immune system’s reaction to that stress. Part III will detail the immune system reaction in the horse’s…

Back-To-The-Basics For Battling Worms in Horses

…If you’re disappointed in this basic advice, we understand. But it’s time to find non-drug methods for reducing parasite infestation. Resistance is real. While the broad-spectrum super drugs (ivermectin and…

Understanding The Basics of Animal Welfare

…Pajor and Barry Milligan, titled “A scientific conception of animal welfare that reflects ethical concerns,” which introduced the “Three Circles” model of animal welfare. This model states the basic health…

Basic Trailer Training

…enough yet. You may need to go back and work more with basic heeding to confirm your cue. Don’t get bossy. Accuracy comes from doing the same thing over and…