Making Headway

…can safely work with your horse in extreme situations without endangering himself or your horse. Remember, too, no horse wants to be head shy. If we can show him he…

Easing Your Horse into Retirement

…every older horse deserves. When to say when An acute injury usually leaves little room for doubt when it comes to planning a horse’s future workload. A horse with a…

Bridling Your Horse

…index finger raises the horse’s top lip. No sense going beyond this step until the horse holds his head still and relaxed. Keep your horse’s head down and his neck…

Bridlework Ballet

…communication system from the ground that we do from the horse’s back. Dance Lessons Keep the horse walking forward through the exercise. Ask your dance partner (your horse), for his…

Head Position Matters

…a horse carries his head. Sore feet or hocks often show up as if the horse has a backache. The horse can also have a sore back because of a…

Keeping Kids Safe Around Horses

…each stall door. Their parents follow and give the feed to the horses. 5. Don’t run from a horse. Instead, face the horse and back away. Horses are naturally playful…