So Many Ways to Play
…may be fitted with snaffle bits, but more often sport curb bits that use leverage to exert pressure on the bars of the mouth. Western horses may also be ridden…
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The Daily Stall Check
…watch for the nonverbal clues that our horse may not be feeling well. Get to know your horse’s habits and note when they change. Almost every horse has a routine-they…
Postcard: 2009 George Morris Horsemastership Day 5
…own system. Don’t change your entire system. Take bits and pieces and put it with what you already know.” The key to any system is that is should be consistent,…
EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Refuses Bit
…forget to wash the bit after every ride. The material from the horse’s saliva along with bits of grain and grass harden overnight and can form sharp, rough places that…
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks, Or Why to Choose a Lyons Certified Trainer
…lot of training occurred. Comet learned new cues, and that her bad habits were not acceptable. With positive reinforcement and time, she started responding. Then the hard work started: training…
Control Horse Arena Dust and Dirt
…manager of Footing Unlimited in Chicago, points to four causes of dust: 1. Footing containing lightweight particles, such as unwashed sand that contains bits of clay, silt or broken-down organic…
A Direct Approach to Neck Reining
…respond correctly,” says Dunning. Bits Although Dunning starts all of his horses in the snaffle, the ultimate goal is to eventually transition them to a shanked bit. Neck reining is…
Horse Clinic Cafeteria
…picked up some tips, or perhaps something subtle, like how someone handled a rope. You’ll be able to apply bits and pieces, but don’t put yourself under pressure to train…
10 Ways to Keep Your Horse Happy
…Unhappy Horse Change of attitude in the stable – depressed, aggressive, withdrawn Development of bad habits – weaving, cribbing, kicking, lunging, circling Boredom and lack of interest in surroundings Change…
Equipment to Enhance Adjustability
?Mandy Lorraine How do I manage to fine-tune a bunch of big, strong horses without using severe bits? By constantly alternating the milder, softer bits that I (and they) prefer….