If something doesn't seem quite right about your horse, here are some suggestions on how to perform a basic lameness assessment.
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It’s summertime, and that means bugs, bugs and more bugs! So, it’s time to pull out the insect repellant. But what do you do if your horse runs the other way as soon as she sees the bottle? In this …
Horses naturally want to be balanced and stay upright. Unbalanced horses stumble, slow down or race around turns. If you can help your horse to be balanced through turns, he will be more sure-footed, confident, and able to perform better. …
With 109 years of farming, ranching, developing horses and making the Canadian prairies home, history runs deep at the family-run Rocking Heart Ranch (RHR), located near Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta.
But, says Marc Garner of his family’s legacy, “Quite …
Curiosity is the key to developing a responsive (not a reactive) horse. A curious horse can learn because he is not as scared as a horse that is not curious. A horse that is scared can’t be curious and can’t …
In 7 simple steps this article explains how and why riders should check their saddle regularly for their horse’s comfort and performance.
Lindsay Grice encourages students to ride with one hand when using a curb bit, which is any bit that operates on the principle of leverage.
In the same way that a Driver’s Ed car is constantly being mangled by people who can’t drive, ponies are constantly mangled by people who can’t ride.
When your mounted horse is backing calmly and well, his legs will be working together in diagonal pairs, his head and neck will be somewhat extended, his mouth will be closed, and his movements will be smooth, straight, and relaxed. …
A massage has many benefits. It warms up and relaxes stiff muscles, improves movement and balance, improves circulation, and more.
