Recognize the Signs of Equine Neurological Disorders
…for horses with neurologic disease,” Dr. Sellon says. The process begins with gathering information on your horse’s history. When did he begin to stumble or show other signs? Has he…
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Controlling Movement (Part IV)
…you rub your horse on both sides of the physical pressure. Let the first contact you make with your horse be a reassuring rub. Rub until your horse accepts the…
Longeing Lessons for Your Horse
…the movement. Done well, longeing is a wonderful tool. Old horses, young horses, horses recovering from stresses or injuries, and those at shows or events where there’s no place for…
Smooth Operator: Smooth-Gaited Trail Horses
…horses because of a gaited-horse owner you met at your barn or on the trail. Talk to this owner, as well as other gaited-horse owners. Ask where they got their…
7 Things to Teach Your Trail Horse
…your horse overreacts. “I see this happen a lot. A horse in the group becomes animated and starts bossing other horses around, and someone’s horse explodes as a result,” says…
Seven Things to Teach Your Trail Horse
…horse’s world turn upside down while ambling down the trail. 6.Teach your horse to: Maintain his independence from other horses. If your horse is friendly with his herdmates, that’s fine….
Starting the Partnership Off Right
…or troubled horses, as well as horsemanship that emphasize the mind and behavior of the horse. Her instruction reflects her passion for equipping both horses and humans for success on…
A Framework for Developing Rein Control
…The Plan • We work with just one part of the horse at a time, such as the horse’s hip or nose. • We teach the horse a rein language…
Year-Round Health Plan for Your Horse
…perimeter fence. A frightened-or determined-horse can easily go through electric fencing. Horses are also very good at knowing when the power is off! • Barns/stalls: Barn design and layout is…
Putting Movement Together (Part II)
…horsemanship that emphasize the mind and behavior of the horse. Her instruction reflects her passion for equipping both horses and humans for success on their journey toward partnership. She may…