The halt is the most important and often most difficult transition for riders to perform well. Here Anne Gage explains how to improve halt transitions.
It’s hard to believe the year is nearly over, or how much we have covered in this series, from establishing trust, obedience and respect; to creating calmness and rhythm; and, most recently, developing suppleness, straightness and balance. These are the …
When it comes to winter hoof care, “one size doesn't fit all,” says Doug Butler, Ph.D., CJF, FWCF and author of The Principles of Horseshoeing.
The first Canadian singing cowboy on record was Wilf Carter, born in 1904, who sang about the strawberry roan in a yodeled narrative.
Equine psychologist Antonia Henderson examines equine emotions – what research has revealed, what we think we know, and what might be possible.
Every horse will likely have to deal with stone bruises at some point during their lives but the situation is usually resolved fairly easily.
This article will address the protocol for refeeding a starved horse, as well as feeding a horse that is merely thin, in order to help it put on weight.
The most natural thing for a horse to do is to go forward. The most frustrating issue for many riders is having a horse that is not willing to go forward. So, what prevents a horse from doing what comes …
Over the years, I have seen a lot of impulsion without a good understanding of contact. This type of movement is often nothing more than nervous energy from the horse, and all it does is create a potential runaway situation. …
The Canadian Cowgirls are a precision riding drill team known for their ability to engage audiences while performing intricate patterns set to music. Led by captain Terry Jenkins, they have been making headlines with increasing frequency.
The idea of starting …
Rescue operations have evolved to combat the issue of unwanted horses by rehoming and repurposing those in need. Here is an inside look at how these agencies work, the challenges they face and the lives they save.
It was an …
When I was a kid, my dad used to take us to the local fall fair every year. It wasn’t much of a fair – it was kind of small, and the “thrill rides” really weren’t all that thrilling after …
The reality for most people, however, is that achieving a show-worthy jog means lots and lots of hard work. Learn how to achieve that jog here.
The ball is hit with a resounding thwack! and eight players, mallets held high in the air, turn their horses in unison and gallop down the pitch towards the ball which has settled in the short-cropped grass in the middle …
Vital Signs
Never wait until an emergency strikes to learn to take vital signs. You should know what your horse’s normal resting heart rate, breaths per minute and body temperature are. This is called TPR (temperature, pulse and respiration) and …
