'Bomb-proofing' is a popular catch-phrase for what is essentially a systematic process to desensitize horses to frightening objects and situations.
Every recreational pursuit from golf, to tennis, to sailing has been waiting with bated breath for the retirement of the Baby Boomer generation. Economists assured us that as this group (the largest generation in history) retired, they would while away …
EndoTapping was developed by the French master horseman, J.P. Giacomini, as a way to initiate a state of relaxation in horses during handling and training.
This article highlights joint supplements and how they can be a very useful strategy for protecting your horse against cartilage damage.
Q – I have a young horse I’m looking to start into work. What should I be feeding him?
A – By the time you’re starting to get your youngster into work, the majority of his growth should be behind …
The pros and cons of using complementary therapies, with advice on how to do so safely, from traditional vets and alternative therapists.
Did you know horses can get hernias too? Find out what to do if you notice a bulge on your horse’s body, how to manage a hernia, and more.
Conformation varies from breed to breed and horse to horse, but certain qualities are desirable and certain faults, not so much.
If your head or body is hit hard enough, the soft tissue of your brain, which is cushioned by spinal fluid, can crash into the hard bones of your skull and become bruised and damaged to varying degrees. Doctors generally …
My previous article (“Finding Frame” July/August 2011) described five different frames your horse can carry himself in and how each of those frames affects the development of his back, abdominal and hindquarter muscles. There are three healthy frames – long …
Spooky horses can erode our confidence as riders. We get nervous, the horse gets tense and it can derail the most well-planned de-spooking program.
You can expect to spend several hundred dollars for a pair of quality custom chaps. But, chaps are an investment that will last for years.
Whether natural horsemanship trainers have managed to recreate, in the human/horse dynamic, an equine social order is questionable.
The death of a horse can leave us lost in our thoughts, and our barn. Since often times our daily routines centre around our horses’ needs, those routines, which might have offered comfort for other loses or difficult times, only …
More and more people are opting to rescue abused or unwanted horses. Find out how to make the process smooth and successful.
