Controlling Movement (Part III)
…to rhythmically slap the ground with the stick and string around the horse’s hindquarters while having them stand still and relax. Instructions: Stand directly alongside your horse’s hip, facing his…
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Election Aftermath: Will Donald Trump Make America Great Again for Horses?
…Congress. Whether intentionally or not, key decisions of the executive branch under Obama kept horses alive, at least, by continuing to warehouse wild horses in the West and stymieing horse…
Your blanketing questions answered
…“definitely” the correct responses for certain classes of horses. Blanketing is necessary for competition horses and foxhunters who are routinely clipped during colder weather to maintain a sleek appearance, reduce…
Body Language Basics for Your Horse
…for the horse to initially understand what we want. I draw an imaginary line across the horse’s withers. When I move forward of the line, the horse senses that I’m…
The Slaughter Debate: Solving the Puzzle
…by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) explaining the tax write-off opportunities of donating horses to nonprofits. “We want to eliminate unwanted horses through education, not legislation,” says Jerry Circelli,…
Clicker Training With Horses and The Power of “Yes”
In my introductory article (“Clicker Training and Horses: Stepping Stones Across the Swamp,” October 2007), I described the first steps with clicker training horses and how I began to work…
Ponying a Horse
…horses to control, and your hands will be full handling a lead rope or lariat, as well as your reins, while keeping both horses aligned and in motion. That’s a…
5 Gaited Crossbreeds
…the family started to use curly horses in their breeding program. Today, some Gaited Curly Horses are descendants of the Damele horses. Breeders also diligently cross their Curly Horses with…
Pre-Cues for Training Performance with Josh Lyons
…to trot. Before you can give your horse the cue, your horse begins to trot. When it happens, it feels like your horse is reading your mind. Horses have the…
Glossary of Equine Terms
aged — more than seven years old. The average lifespan of a horse is 20 to 25 years, although many horses and some horses live for 30 years or more. aids…