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Cynthia McFarland

Pat Parelli: Crossing Water with Confidence

Some horses naturally love the water. Others need a little more convincing. For many riders, splashing through a cool creek…

15 years ago


Lope-over dos and don’ts

Do Practice developing an even, cadenced lope away from the poles. Make sure your cues are clear and your horse…

16 years ago

Trail Class Challenge: Better Lope-Overs

Who would have thought negotiating an obstacle course could draw so much attention or be so much fun? Across the…

16 years ago

Better, Faster, Smarter Stall Cleaning

When it comes to cleaning stalls, it's not rocket science. But any time you’re dealing with the health and comfort…

16 years ago

Avoiding Equine Dental Problems

Regular dental exams by a trained professional should be part of your horse’s health maintenance program. Young horses need dental…

16 years ago

A Foal Safe Plan

There was a good reason old Aunt Edna didn’t fancy having young children come visit. Filled with enticing nooks and…

17 years ago

Working with Your Horse’s Horsenality

Parelli Horsenality Chart (PDF Format-Click to Enlarge) Pat and Linda Parelli have developed a program to help you better understand…

17 years ago

Understanding the Risks of General Anesthesia for Horses

Just as with humans, there are risks when a horse goes under general anesthesia. Fortunately, this is where some of…

17 years ago

Train Your Horse to Unload from the Trailer Safely

Horses rest in the trailer after arriving at their destination. Teaching your horse to unload carefully will make all of…

18 years ago

Foaling Supplies Checklist

The big day is just around the corner! Your long-awaited foal is about to arrive. By this time, you’ve decided…

18 years ago