AQHA: Common Horse Health Issues

…more other nonspecific symptoms, or something more specific from below). If you can’t see anything else obvious: Get the horse’s attention and go to his head. Put on a halter

Endurance Riders’ Secrets

…or become stiff. Endurance riders especially like biothane halter-bridle combinations. “Combo halter-bridles allow you to unclip the bit, leaving you with a halter,” notes endurance rider Terre O’Brennan. “Together with…

Starting the Partnership Off Right

…put the halter on. This again feels very direct-line to the horse and can raise his suspicions. Instead, take some time to scratch and rub your horse in places he…

Letters: 05/01

…tied rope halters article just migrated to my desk, and I must thank you for the flattering (and correct!) comments on our rope halter and lead. Parelli Natural Horsemanship has…

Talking Tack

…likely break. If you have to tie your horse but don’t have a halter and lead rope available, simply wrap the reins around the fence a couple of times. Most…

The Headshy Horse

…and patience. Once the horse consistently relaxes through the poll and stops trying to escape your hand, you can proceed with haltering or bridling. Place your left hand across his…