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Is Your Horse Lonely?

An unhappy horse will make for an unhappy owner. She may become unwilling, mean, or listless. Making your horse happy will ensure that she is willing to perform the required work for you to the best of her ability. » more

Shoeing a Horse

Basic shoeing of a horse includes trimming the hoof itself. Most breeds cannot perform soundly with sole pressure, so the hoof wall is what actually touches the ground upon impact. The sole and frog and trimmed away, with length of the hoof depending on the needs of the animal. » more

Horsemanship 101

The first basic step in caring for your horse is to provide adequate feed, water, and forage. Grain comes in a variety of forms, such as pellets or textured. » more

Horse breeds

Horses can be broken down into categories, and then breeds within those categories. The categories are Light Riding Breeds, Racing Breeds, Draft Breeds. » more

Horses that buck

Horses buck for a variety of reasons. A horse that has been confined for a long period of time, or even one that just has excess energy will buck to relieve tension, boredom, and stress. » more

Understanding Your Horse

Learning to understand a horse’s response to his environment and his leader can be fun and rewarding for you both. It will ensure a better relationship and a happy work environment. » more

Reinless Riding

Riding without reins is a step that is taken from the beginning of training. Using leg and seat aids in conjunction with rein cues signify that the horse should associate one with the other. » more

Teach Your Horse to Stand Still

A horse should learn to stand right after it learns to lead. As a youngster, this command should be implanted in his brain and carried on through life. After walking forward with your horse, stop and say the word “whoa”, simultaneously giving a jerk of your rope. » more

Horses That Bolt

Some horse may bolt simply because they do not want or are afraid of being ridden. This can an especially dangerous situation, and should be handled by a professional in severe cases. » more

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