Controlling Movement (Part III)

…the motion until your horse can stand still and relax. If you do you will inadvertently sensitize your horse. If after a minute or so your horse is not able…

TLC for the Senior Horse: 8 Essential Steps

…freely outside. And there’s a social aspect—they’re happier outside in contact with other horses.”  If your senior horse can live outdoors, great—but keep in mind: • Horses (old or young) that…

5 Gaited Crossbreeds

…the family started to use curly horses in their breeding program. Today, some Gaited Curly Horses are descendants of the Damele horses. Breeders also diligently cross their Curly Horses with…

The Slaughter Debate: Solving the Puzzle

…educate horse owners, especially new horse owners, on the responsibility they’re taking on when they purchase a horse.” Other current education efforts in the industry include a handbook being published…

Ranch Horse Versatility

…www.americanranchhorse.net American Paint Horse Association: www.apha.com/ranchhorse American Quarter Horse Association: www.aqha.com/showing/divisions/versatility.html Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association: www.rmqha.com/recreational/ranch Southern Stockhorse Association: www.southernstockhorse.com Ranch Horse Association of America: www.rhaa.org Stock Horse of…

Ponying a Horse

…Drive (never drag) the ponied horse forward and then gradually reposition him alongside the pony horse. Practice moving the ponied horse in every direction with the lead horse, in a…