When it comes right down to it, grooming is ground work. As with every other aspect of training, it should focus on helping your horse feel calmer and more relaxed whenever he is with you. Too often though, grooming is …
Of all the memorable ‘firsts’ you’ll share with your horse, none will likely generate the combination of excitement and apprehension quite like climbing into the saddle for your first ride.
Without question, asking your horse to take those few initial …
Positive reinforcement isn’t just for dogs – it can also apply to training horses. Find out how to make your horse want to work for you.
Humour columnist Doug Breen prepares lessons plans for his imaginary Equine Immersion school. In this article, find out what those plans are.
The equine respiratory condition, heaves (recurrent airway obstruction) is often likened to asthma in humans. It is chronic and incurable.
Most people are likely aware that electrolytes help stave off dehydration. But, do you know how they work, or how to make sure your horse is getting enough?
An international study done by the American Podiatry Association (APA) found that 74 per cent of people raised in shoe-wearing cultures have ongoing foot problems, while only three per cent of people raised in non-shoe-wearing cultures experience foot troubles. The …
Tying a horse is such a common part of horsemanship that most people never give it a thought. But if you have experienced or witnessed a horse panicking while tied to a hitching post or a trailer, you know how …
You probably know that good nutrition is an important part of keeping your horse healthy. But how do you know your horse is eating what he should?
Horse stable biosecurity (equine management practices to prevent or reduce infectious disease transfer) is a hot topic these days. The University of Guelph suggests the following ways to keep your horses healthy this summer — and always.
The threat:
One …
Kim and Ken Keill live on a small farm outside Renfrew, Ontario, where for the past 12 years they have bred and raised miniature horses.
You know your horse is beautiful, but can you convey this in a photograph? With a few tips and a little practice, taking those shots can be easy and a whole lot of fun! Here are four different photographs and …
Some might say your horse is always better off barefoot, while others would argue that shoes could be good depending on the type of work he does.
With summer at its peak, there is no time like the present to hit the trails and see just how far you and your green horse have progressed in your training. Of course, that might be easier said than done. …
There are as many different ways to fall off a horse as there are horses and riders, and the results can vary from amusing tales that stick with you for life, to injuries that threaten, change or end your life.…
