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The What, Why and How of Polo Wraps

[/caption] Polo wraps are long (up to 12 feet) fabric strips that we wrap around a horse's lower legs to support tendons and ligaments and protect them from injury if he...

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Illustrated Guide: Body Condition Score System

The body condition score (BCS) system offers an objective method of estimating a horse's body fat levels. Developed 25 years ago by Don Henneke, PhD, as part of his doctoral research, the...

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_care/health/anatomy/body_condition_score_123009/

Field-Boot Lacing 101

[/caption] The manner of lacing up field boots for riding is called bal-lacing, which has its roots in the Balmoral boot, a style popular in the 1800s. This type of boot...

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Did You Guess Who? Clinton Anderson

Still stumped? Review the clues, below, that were originally listed in the June issue.with a few extra hints. He won big points at a national reining futurity in 1997. He has a...

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/western/guess_who_clinton_anderson_051610/

Spa Day! Part 1: Mane Makeover (PDF) Transform your horse's scruffy locks with this five-part beauty plan. Spa Day! Part 2: Tail Makeover (PDF) A well-groomed tail will boost your horse's "pretty" factor....

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/fun_with_your_horse_121508/

English Versus Western Riding - What's the Difference?

One question I frequently get asked in my email is: "What is the difference between English and Western riding?" The next question is usually: "Is one easier than the other?" There...

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/

Building Strength and Suppleness

Fit to Ride? There are a wide variety of exercises you can do to help tone and strengthen your back, legs and stomach in preparation for riding. When beginning these exercises, it's...

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/training/beginning_rider/strength/

Donkeys are Equids Too

Donkey Facts Horses are not the only members of the family Equus. Domestic donkeys, wild asses and also the zebra all belong to the genus Equus. Asses have been domesticated...

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Your Horse Is Your Partner

[/caption] Your horse is your partner and friend. Encourage him to try for you by always rewarding any positive response, no matter how confused or slight it may seem. Say, "Thank...

http://www.equisearch.com/horses_riding_training/english/dressage/eqpartner508/

Ride Forward Out of a Turn

[/caption] If I could give amateur riders one bit of advice, it would be: Ride forward out of the turn. If you carry enough pace, things will happen for you. Professionals have...

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