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…
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…
…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…
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…
…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…
…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…
…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…
…Congress. Whether intentionally or not, key decisions of the executive branch under Obama kept horses alive, at least, by continuing to warehouse wild horses in the West and stymieing horse…
…the Paso Fino, and the Peruvian Horse. Andalusian Horse The Iberian Horse is an ancient breed. Cave paintings of its ancestors, estimated to be 20,000 years old, have been found…
…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…
…for the horse to initially understand what we want. I draw an imaginary line across the horse’s withers. When I move forward of the line, the horse senses that I’m…