Ponying Can Be Fun And Effective
…the horse being led. To avoid confusion, we’ll use “pony horse” to refer to the horse you’re riding and “ponied horse” to refer to the horse you’re leading. If you’ve…
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Ponying
…the horse being led. To avoid confusion, we’ll use “pony horse” to refer to the horse you’re riding and “ponied horse” to refer to the horse you’re leading. If you’ve…
Putting Movement Together (Part I)
…include young 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…
Soft Touch for Gaited Horses
Many of us who own gaited horses share the same problems. Our horses won’t stand still for us to mount. When we ride, our horses are stiff and tense. They…
Mountain Horse Breeds
Mountain Horses – Rocky Mountain Horses and Kentucky Mountain Horses – are people horses perfect for trail riding. If you doubt this, just ask Mike and Kathy Hartong of Cedar…
How to Tie a Horse
Learning how to tie a horse requires skill and safety. Most people assume it’s safe to tie their horses because they’ve never seen them pull back. Or if a horse…
Adopt a Wild Horse
…experience. Wild horses for adoption range from unhandled horses to those with some training. All ages are represented, from weanlings to mature horses. An untamed or greenbroke wild horse isn’t…
Neglected, abused or abandoned horses: How to help
…neglect, and ask to see the horse or horses in question. The officer will assess each horse’s body condition —weight and physical appearance—and he may take photos and videos. If…
Your blanketing questions answered
…horse is overheated, and a blanketed horse sweats first beneath the material, then along the neck and behind the ears. Overheating typically occurs in horses turned out during warming daytime…
Hitting the Road With Your Horse: Finding the Right Horse Trailer
…and quality of trailer construction (Buying a horse trailer is a big investment), my vehicle’s towing capability (for once, the horse isn’t doing all the work), the legalities of horse…