Horse Vision and Eyesight
Good question. Myths about horse vision litter the ground like discarded betting stubs after the favorite loses a race. We are told that horses only see the world in black…
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Ranch Horse Versatility
…www.americanranchhorse.net American Paint Horse Association: www.apha.com/ranchhorse American Quarter Horse Association: www.aqha.com/showing/divisions/versatility.html Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association: www.rmqha.com/recreational/ranch Southern Stockhorse Association: www.southernstockhorse.com Ranch Horse Association of America: www.rhaa.org Stock Horse of…
Refining Your Leadership
…in areas that include young or troubled horses, as well as horsemanship that emphasize the mind and behavior of the horse. Her instruction reflects her passion for equipping both horses…
How to Pony with Confidence
Simply put, ponying means to lead a horse alongside the horse you’re riding. On the trail, ponying comes in handy when training a new horse. As the ponied horse’s herd…
A Touch of Healing with the TTouch Method
…TTouches, check on your horse’s progress by taking his vital signs, then comparing them to the norm. (For more on vital signs, see “Know What’s Normal” on page 44.) Gut…
Manage your horse to live longer
…horse’s future is well before he begins to show signs of aging. “The most common contributors to death in older horses—poor mobility, the inability to chew food and founder—are all…
Cribbing: Why Some Horses Need Pacifiers
…whether a horse will crib. Horses are unlikely to learn to crib from other horses. Cribbing can pose an increased risk of colic. Regular turnout and a forage and oats-based…
Pre-Cues for Training Performance with Josh Lyons
…to trot. Before you can give your horse the cue, your horse begins to trot. When it happens, it feels like your horse is reading your mind. Horses have the…
Trail Riding Advice
…Pay more attention to your horse than to the other horses. You can’t control someone else’s horse, but you can control yours. The more out of control another horse gets…
GPS: Get Power Steering With Your Horse
…that will make guiding your horse easy. He points out that directional control in your horse is primarily achieved by controlling a horse’s front feet. “The feet are where the…