Saddling the Horse
…the possibility of being kicked. Always talk to the horse in a calm and reassuring voice while doing this. Safety Precautions Never brush the horse’s head while the horse is…
…the possibility of being kicked. Always talk to the horse in a calm and reassuring voice while doing this. Safety Precautions Never brush the horse’s head while the horse is…
…communication system from the ground that we do from the horse’s back. Dance Lessons Keep the horse walking forward through the exercise. Ask your dance partner (your horse), for his…
…the top of the horse’s head. The horse naturally raises his head, which increases the pressure. If the lead rope gives way as soon as the horse raises his head,…
…a horse carries his head. Sore feet or hocks often show up as if the horse has a backache. The horse can also have a sore back because of a…
…know it or not, you own two horses, a right horse and a left horse, and they both need to be trained. Never assume something you’ve taught your horse to…
Clinicians and equine experts will often say that horsemanship isn’t a destination, but a journey. For most who work with horses, this rings true. Thoughtful trainers and horse owners work…
…a sound horse. You can detect lameness from the saddle by feeling disruption in your horse’s relaxed, even movement. • Isolation from the other horses. If you notice your horse…
…Protection Commission Kentucky Walking Horse Association Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, Inc. National Horse Show Commission National Walking Horse Association Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association Western International…
…tell the aggressive horse where to go – literally. If he can’t play nicely, the aggressive horse will quickly become an outcast. As a result, horses in a group living…
…fall backward. Your legs also will come off your horse’s sides, which may make him worry about when they might return suddenly. Horses are much happier if they feel constant,…