Overcoming Training Problems
…the rider or trainer some ‘pointers’ and things to think about: Sometimes it happens that horses which are basically good to ride, willing and reliable suddenly develop temperament problems. The…
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Choosing the Right Instructor for Your Child
…animals, pleasure riding may be his or her ultimate goal. With a basic framework in mind, parents will be able to keep the child’s best and most enduring interests in…
The Unwritten Rules of Dressage Test Riding
…try to put the upward and downward transitions on both reins in approximately the same place. However, the judges also want to see good basics over accuracy. For example, if…
Ponying a Horse
…good relationship. Preparing a horse to be ponied involves some basic ground work. Then, once you have a good foundation of control on the ground, you’ll want to work with…
Combination Supplements Say They`re All You Need
…You also note that essential fatty acids, like those in flaxseed, may help. Your options are basically to buy separate supplements containing each of these nutrients, buy a supplement that…
Making Winter Fun
…on even the snowiest of days. Going Back to the Basics When the winter months confine you to holding lessons inside, sometimes it’s best to go back to the basics….
Get Fit, Ride Better
…you think, and you don’t need to go to a gym.) In the story titled “Fitness 101” at the end of this article, we’ll also outline the other basics of…
How Can I Get My Horse to Change Leads Faster?
…not completely understand basic cues. “I have my own personal checklist ingrained in my mind that I go through before I begin working a horse on lead changes. If a…
Learning to Train Young Horses
…during the three days: free schooling and free longeing the steps to backing a 3-year-old development of basic gaits and rideability with 4-year-olds exercises to improve the gaits, ride-ability, condition…
Prioritize Problems
…rider until he is asked to change direction. All horses should have this basic skill. Say you’re on your trail ride and you and your friends want to stop and…