Common Problems

Top equine groom Liv Gude shares her tips for pulling a horse's mane.

Riding alone can be dangerous. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your horse safe on your solo adventures.

Learn some tips to keep your horse from swapping his canter leads.

Learn the reasons behind many puzzling horse behaviors and what you can do to manage them.

A reader asks: How do I ease my horse's fear of hot-shoeing?

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.

Use these simple exercises to keep your horse from running your knees into walls and fence posts.

Stumbling in horses is serious business. Here's advice from a veterinarian and a trainer on dealing with this dangerous problem.