Managing the Changing Needs of Older Horses
…have included aged horses at the Kentucky Horse Park, reminds people to use their hands, not just their eyes, when evaluating a horse’s weight. “When considering the normal horse’s ideal…
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Dressage Today Letters to the Editor
…is also referenced. Bitless schooling of the dressage horse alleviates muscle injuries to the horse, teaches the horse self-carriage, teaches the horse collection, teaches the horse balance, teaches the horse…
The Slaughter Question
…good. On the other side of the issue, slaughter proponents–which include many who make their living in the horse industry, and groups such as the American Quarter Horse Association–view banning…
Sweepstakes-Contest-Giveaway Winners
…Horse&Rider Shawna Brown Warwick Schiller Horsemanship Giveaway with Horse&Rider Diane Saunders Sandy Terry Everett Donna Hatten Weaver Leather Synergy Saddle Pad Giveaway with Horse&Rider Wendy Kunz Nanette Kamp Amber Murchison…
Eight Great Rider Makeovers
…money for school and to support her horse habit. Horse connection: Under the guidance of her grandmother and aunt, Amy has been on a horse since she was two years…
When horse theft is not a “crime”
…horse takes him or sells him without your permission. This isn’t uncommon. “As an active horse owner myself, I had heard stories time and again from horse owners: ‘I left…
Developing a Trustworthy Trail Horse
…is more likely to succeed in leading your balking horse through from horseback, but even then your frightened animal may crowd and jostle, so look for a rock-solid horse-rider combination…
How to build a trustworthy trail horse
…water closely behind to help “push” your horse along. Trying to lead a resistant horse through water can be dangerous. First of all, you can’t physically pull the horse across,…
Remember Age and Temperament When Horses Live Together
…monitor that horse’s progress. But before this process even begins, Janice evaluates the horse’s potential. “It’s important for both the horse and the owner to decide if the horse is…
When horse theft is not a “crime”
…horse takes him or sells him without your permission. This isn’t uncommon. “As an active horse owner myself, I had heard stories time and again from horse owners: ‘I left…