Understanding equine body language is critical to successful horse-human interactions. Find out what it all means. Oh, those ears–the way they flit back and forth! And that swishing tail! A…
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation?s mission is to facilitate universal understanding and appreciation of the significant influence of horses on humans. HHRF funds and promotes research that will 1)…
…to move forward from the inside leg into the outside rein, which is required in the half pass, too. The parallel leg yielding has also given the horse the understanding…
Laminitis is a complex disease that can have many causes, including Equine Metabolic Syndrome and Cushing’s Disease or “PPID.” It is crucial to develop an understanding of equine laminitis to…
…excellent intuitive understanding of the effect, importance and sequence of half halts. Like everything else to do with riding, half halts will vary according to the ability, level and physical…
Author Jochen Schleese has been a master saddler and saddle fitter for more than 34 years. He completed his journeyman’s and master’s certification at Passier and Sohn in Germany and…
Credit: Thinkstock Youth exhibiting animal projects at fairs or shows have direct contact with the public, the consumers of animal products, who often have limited knowledge of raising livestock. Michigan…
Over the years, I rode many a half pass in international event competitions. Now, I often joke about the fact that I had long since given up actively eventing at…
The non-profit Animal Health Foundation and Dr. Donald Walsh offer the latest practical and scientific information to help you and your horse avoid or overcome laminitis in its many forms….
Buying horse hay seems like a simple enough task, until the farmer begins using hay terms that you can’t understand. To shop smart, everyone with horses needs a working vocabulary…
