Fixing Spins

A correct spin is essentially a horse walking his forehand around his haunches – body parts aligned fairly straight and a slight bend.

Straight Shootin’

An exercise I like to use to for improving focus, straightness and rating speed is called Post to Post. Compared to some of the other exercises in this series, it may seem fairly simple. It offers many benefits for both …

Sweat Inequity

Horses lose fluids through sweat three times faster than humans, and they lose electrolytes 10 times faster, read this article to learn more.
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Saddle Up for HorseCapades!

The Canadian National Exhibition’s interactive HorseCapades program has been introducing people to the magical world of horses for more than a decade. Each summer, the CNE kicks off its programming with a FREE educational initiative that invites visitors of all …

Dealing with Pushy Behaviour

Barging behaviour is sometimes about space – whoever owns the space and can move another horse out of that space determines the herd hierarchy.