Stretching in Horses Has Health Benefits
…had more time to prepare him mentally and physically. Remember, stretching should be physically and mentally beneficial. Done in a kind, gentle, and effective way, it’s a routine your horse…
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Young Horses Need A Leader, Not A Friend
…as naturally as possible, as they grow physically and socially. But it’s so vital to teach them, while they’re young and small, to interact with and to respect humans, because…
Collection
…of work. It involves training correct body position one piece at a time. It’s physically demanding for the horse, because it’s not his natural way of going, so he will…
A Direct Approach to Neck Reining
…to physically point the horse’s nose in the direction you want to go. In other words, when using a direct rein, when you want your horse to turn to the…
Ride Safely
…on rides. • Do not attempt activities that the horse is not trained for or physically conditioned to handle. An over-tired horse can stumble and fall. • Keep yourself physically…
The Magic and Mystery of a Horse’s Movement
…when doing jobs that are physically easy for them. How a horse is built can make specific jobs easier or harder for him to do. Physics dictates that there are…
Developing a Body Grooming Schedule For Your Horse
…bond with him while making him feel physically and mentally healthy and happy. Plus he’ll look really great. Supplies for the Mane and Tail Spray-in Conditioner Hair brush Braiding bands…
Dressage Helps Romney Cope with Multiple Sclerosis
…young horse, Superhit, or practices the art of collection on her schoolmaster, Baron, you would never guess that on an October morning in 1998 she woke up and was physically…
Watch The Knees
…three-year-old year. Many owners incorrectly connect size with physically maturity, but that’s just not the case. It’s like a six-foot-tall eighth-grade kid. He’s just bigger than the other kids, not…
Making 3-Star Horses on the 3-Year Plan
…they’re able to develop, provides talented youngsters the opportunity to move up quickly. A horse who’s physically fit, mentally suited to the job, has been trained up correctly from the…