Master the “Slow Down” Cue

horse to stop, but then also gives her horse a signal to keep going, the horse learns to disregard the stop signal. John says there are many ways that happens….

Sandy Croote: Minis are Horses too

…applied to all horses. PH: How do minis compare to full-size horses in handling? Croote: Miniature horses, although small in size, are similar to large horses. They are eager and…

Horse Health Issues

…animals from bothering the horse. Don’t: Force the horse to move. Symptom: Horse is down and refuses to get up. What It Means: Horse is either in a lot of…

Your blanketing questions answered

…to slip around and even roll to one side. Straps encircling the horse’s hind legs may prevent the blanket from slipping beneath the horse, but they don’t keep the blanket…

Does Your Horse Have Cow Sense?

…today,” she said, “especially in reining horses and Quarter Horses. Someone might purchase a horse with cutting training as their trail horse.” Many trail horses come with a world of…

Ponying Can Be Fun And Effective

…the horse being led. To avoid confusion, we’ll use “pony horse” to refer to the horse you’re riding and “ponied horse” to refer to the horse you’re leading. If you’ve…

Ponying

…the horse being led. To avoid confusion, we’ll use “pony horse” to refer to the horse you’re riding and “ponied horse” to refer to the horse you’re leading. If you’ve…

Putting Movement Together (Part I)

…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 and humans for…