3 Ways to keep your horse in tip-top shape Whether you are wanting to compete with your equine companion or just ride the trails, keeping their bodies in good physical condition can increase the quality of their performance and help them avoid injury. We all know that horses can be prone to accidents and
A basic guide to understanding hoof mechanics and care Many experts say that caring for your horse’s feet well can make all the difference in the world when it comes to the overall soundness of your horse. This is because if something starts to go wrong in the hoof, it can affect things across
Riding a stiff or dull horse can be very frustrating and can keep you from getting the response or action out of your horse that you desire. Not having a certain amount of responsiveness in your horse can also keep you from progressing in your training trajectory because your horse, in most cases, needs to
Working in a round pen can be super helpful to calm a nervous horse, put a foundation on one, or just go back to the basics. I’ve found this specific exercise really helpful in getting horses to relax and be attentive to your communication with them inside and outside the arena. Let’s start by
Taking care of horses can be challenging, and while our equine companions can be amazingly athletic they can also be extremely accident and injury prone. As we learn to care for them more adequately, it’s our job to understand leg care and make sure that depending on the disciplines we practice and the things
First Things First: Learning the fundamentals of tying a horse You’d think tying a horse would be as simple as parking a car, but it turns out there’s a few more things to consider when it comes to safely parking our equine companions. Before we begin, I’d like to acknowledge there are A LOT
Training your horse doesn’t have to be frustrating. I’ve seen many people, myself included at different times in my life, become frustrated when trying to teach a horse something or fix a problem. Solving a problem a horse is having or correcting them can be hard enough to do without our own emotions and
A somewhat surprising way to heal equine wounds (Disclaimer: I am not a vet and am not giving medical advice, rather just sharing something that has worked for me and my family for 20 plus years) As I was wondering what to write about this week, I thought maybe taking you through the
I bought a horse for the first time in 10 years! Growing up, I could not imagine a future without horses. They were infused into every part of my life; I was obsessed. At 6 I was riding all the time, at 7 or 8 I got my first horse and started barrel racing
When I was 6 and a half, my dad and trainer decided it was time to buy me my first horse. My parents were not horse savvy but they were committed to supporting my passions. If you’ve found yourself with parents like this, you know how blessed and special it is to have your