Dressage Fitness and Balance with Cavalletti
…attention span. “The horse has to know why he is doing something. Determine how long your horse can focus so you know when to give him breaks.” Understanding Your Horse…
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Radiographs – Know What They Can and Can’t Tell You
…miss, but can cause huge lameness problems. Understanding a few basic principles as well as keeping some tips in mind when communicating with your vet about what he or she…
Rethinking ‘Retirement’ … and Retraining
…unmatched in most other breeds. But what happens when that athlete’s racing career is over? Understanding the rigors of the training process—from the time that horse is sent to a…
Media Critique: Horse Profiling: The Secret To Motivating Equine Athletes
This book emphasizes the importance of truly understanding the horse – its needs, its nature and its mentality and how to treat him accordingly in order to maximize his potential…
Meditation For Two
…I finished with a renewed sense of partnership with my horse. I learned that Sally and I are exactly the same! I felt a deeper understanding into what it must…
Equine Health Insurance
…Given the various coverage limits, premiums, deductibles, co-pays and exclusions, it’s clear that carefully reading and thoroughly understanding all the ins-and-outs of your policy is imperative. If you don’t understand…
Solving The Puzzle of Horses Who Pull
…hindquarters and to give him a better understanding of, respect for and confidence in all my aids. I recall Willy bolting with me several times, during the first six or…
Horses And Trailers Don’t Always Go Together
…leave if she could turn around and walk out facing forward. Often, an issue like this can be a lack of a horse understanding how to back up appropriately, but…
Draw Reins: A Good Teaching Tool Only IF …
…you perceive your horse as being resistant, unwillingness is the last and least important. The most common reason for apparent resistance is simple lack of understanding on the horse’s part….
Keep Your Own Records
…great understanding of what was done. But, ultimately, you’re the one responsible for your horse’s health, so, you should also keep records. Nothing Is Foolproof. When we rely on our…