Horse & Rider Magazine 2009 Articles Index
…Chose My Breed Because…,” June, pg. 54 “Backing Basics,” (Lynn Palm, backing trailers), June, pg. 62 “Your Horse’s Brain on Trail Rides,” June, pg. 66 “Rancho Re-Do,” Barn Tour, May,…
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Expert Advice on Selecting Hay
…the tables may not accurately reflect the hay you feed. A forage laboratory can analyze hay for basic nutrient content. Find one through your state’s cooperative extension service. Dark brown…
Barn Ventilation Affects Horse Health
…your barn may be the reason for your horse’s respiratory difficulty. Basic Physiology First, let’s understand the basic physiology of a horse’s respiratory defense system and how it becomes susceptible…
Trail Riding Position Preferences
…environment. Eventually it shouldn’t matter whether you’re in the arena or on the trail. But when you begin to train-or retrain-a horse, you need to follow this basic riding safety…
Dangerous Diets
…affect their ability to process certain minerals. The Solution: Charlie’s basic feeding plan is good. Still, adding an all-around vitamin/mineral supplement would help ensure that he’s getting basic nutrients that…
Series Synopsis: Prepare for Training Level, Test 1 with Lynn Palm
Editor’s Note: This article features highlights of Lynn Palm’s 5-part series on basic training that ran from February to June 2006 in Dressage Today magazine. To order the back issues,…
Bombproof Your Horse the Mounted Patrol Training Way with Horse Desensitization
…training basics, and step-by-step techniques learned from mounted patrol training using horse desensitization. Ground Rules Put safety first. If you feel in danger, dismount from your horse. Work your horse…
Developing a Body Grooming Schedule For Your Horse
Supplies for Basic Body Grooming Large-tooth Rubber Curry Small-tooth Rubber Curry Rubber Curry Glove Dandy (stiff flicka) Brush Soft Body Brush Horse Vacuum Basic body grooming for your horse is…
Training Tips: Before the First Ride
…gain his trust and give him some basic skills that will make the team?s next few months more enjoyable. As the days progress, her classmates (one arrogant girl in particular)…
Ask Horse Journal: 03/99
…Riding is an introduction to the basics of training and riding. It was recently revised and is available through many catalogs or the USDF ($28.95). For the basics of showing,…