Q&A

Desensitizing your horse to fly spray may take several weeks of daily training.
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The Fly-Spray Dance

Tips for helping a spray-shy mare stand still.

  • Jun 19, 2017
Each time he takes a step, release the pressure and praise him. Before long, he’ll work his way right into the trailer. As before, be patient and stay calm, relaxed, and confident.
Riding & Training

Riding Solo

  • Mar 20, 2017
If a horse’s tail is crooked due to hind-leg lameness, chiropractic treatment may be of some benefit.
Horse Health Care

Crooked Tails

Whether a horse’s crooked tail carriage is permanent depends on the cause.

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Hoof Problems

Horizontal Hoof Cracks Demystified

A reader asks about the causes, treatment, and prevention of horizontal cracks in her horse’s hooves.