When to worry about coughs
…horse away from the others.” A coughing horse with a respiratory illness can easily spread it to other herdmates. After moving the horse, be sure to wash up and maybe…
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Finding the Right New Owner
…horses with new owners, but whose advice carries to selling horses of all types. “Since horses can’t talk, it’s our responsibility as owners, sellers, buyers, agents, and trainers to do…
Book Review: Trick Training for Horses
…Brief: Starting Point: Horse stands patiently. End Goal: Horse stretches both front legs forward, steps both hind legs backward (parallel to one another), lowers his chest, and curves his head…
Move with Your Horse During Transitions
…your horse and are a fundamental check of your horse’s training progress. But remember: You are a part of that team. What can you do to enable your horse to…
Understanding Dressage Saddle Fit: Asymmetry
…horse. Our general methodology in working with horses would also seem to underline the affinity we have with the left side of the horse. We lead on the left, we…
Horse Clinic Cafeteria
…own horse, and review how and why they should work. Be your horse’s advocate. If someone rides your horse in a way that’s unsuitable, don’t hesitate to ask him or…
Don’t Chase Your Loose Horse
…lead his horse slowly toward the loose horse so that the loose horse can buddy up. • If the horse wants to leave the group anyway, turn and leave him….
Proper Horse Health Care Involve Diets
…to keeping excess weight off a horse. • Feed horses 2% of their body weight in hay per day, less if you’re feeding grain or other feed supplements. • Horses…
Farrier-Friendly Horses
…and quietly pick up their legs.” For both the front and hind legs, “Keep your horse’s legs in the correct position underneath him as opposed to pulling the leg out…
Leading Like a Pro
…Obedient and willing horses will lead as such and make a horse owner’s job much more fun. John Lyons teaches several horse training tips to get your horse leading right….