How do I pull my horse’s mane?
Top equine groom Liv Gude shares her tips for pulling a horse's mane.
Common Problems
Riding Solo Safely
Riding alone can be dangerous. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your horse safe on your solo adventures.
How to Stop Your Horse from Swapping Leads
Learn some tips to keep your horse from swapping his canter leads.
Horses Behaving Strangely
Learn the reasons behind many puzzling horse behaviors and what you can do to manage them.
Help Your Horse Handle Hot-Shoeing
A reader asks: How do I ease my horse's fear of hot-shoeing?
How do I keep my mare from stopping to kick or bite at flies in the middle of a ride?
Eventer Tik Maynard suggests a multi-faceted approach to fly control and explains how teaching a horse to focus can help her work through the discomfort that flies present.
A Fix for Hugging the Rail
Use these simple exercises to keep your horse from running your knees into walls and fence posts.
Oops! My Horse Stumbles!
Stumbling in horses is serious business. Here's advice from a veterinarian and a trainer on dealing with this dangerous problem.