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Exercises for a Horse Heavy on the Forehand

Question: I currently lease a 14-year-old Thoroughbred/cross. We do fine on the trails, but when I take a dressage lesson, my horse becomes incredibly heavy on the forehand and sticks...

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Basic Body Control of Your Horse

First, Move The Shoulders 1. Warm your horse up, then ride him forward at a walk on a straight line, with an equal, soft feel on both reins. As you hold...

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Straighten Your Horse

Why Isn't He Straight? Like you, your horse is naturally left- or right-handed (or, for him, left- or right-hooved). And, like you, he has a stronger and a weaker...

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Blog Special From Horse Journal Contributing Veterinarian Dr. Deb Eldredge: Mud Season Will Be Soon Upon Us

[/caption] Of course, this may be wishful thinking as we have had a mild winter so far here in upstate New York. Still, even with a blow out blizzard or...

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Stress-Free Horse Clipping Tips

Clipping is as much a science as an art. Before you begin to body clip or trim your horse, you must prepare several things: Day Before Purchase clipper blades (read the instructions...

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Three Leg-icing Techniques for Your Horse

[/caption] At the end of a long, activity-filled day, you give your horse a final brushing. Running a soft brush down one leg, you notice a slight swelling. You hope he...

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Tips for Choosing Turnout Boots for Your Horse

[/caption] Horses who spend the majority of their days in pasture usually find little to get excited about in the great outdoors, but when turnout time is only a brief or...

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Basics of Bathing Your Horse

Preparation for a Full Bath First I gather what I'll need: a hose with an adjustable nozzle, a big tub of water I've warmed if there's no running hot water, two...

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Norwegian Fjord Horse Breed

Breed evolution: One of the oldest and purest equine breeds, the Norwegian Fjord Horse was domesticated more than 4,000 years ago, and has been selectively...

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Square Up Your Horse

Despite your possible preconceived notion about the subject, squaring up isn't just for show horses. The simple process of placing each hoof neatly on each of the...

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