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Dale Rudin

Are Bits and Hackamores Cruel to Horses?

Q: I’ve read that bits hurt a horse’s mouth, hackamores can injure the delicate nerves and bones in the nose,…

9 years ago


Get Your Green Horse Moving Forward

Q: I have a 3-year-old filly that has been started under saddle. However, her natural inclination is to move backward,…

10 years ago

Video: What to Do If Your Horse Gets Loose

"Loose horse!” It’s the shout heard at farms across the land that lets our barn brethren know an equine escapee…

10 years ago

Ask the Expert: Hug the Rail

Q: My horse likes to veer off the rail into the middle of the ring. How do I fix this?…

10 years ago

Video: What to Do If Your Horse Bolts Under Saddle

Horses are experts of the swift getaway. When danger is perceived or fear is felt, instinct emblazons the word "PANIC”…

10 years ago

Motivating the Unmotivated Horse

Q: My horse will not trot, canter or gallop without me applying lots of pressure. When she does this, she…

10 years ago

What to Do When Your Horse Starts Bucking

If you ride, one day you will find yourself on a horse that bucks. It’s a natural defense a horse…

10 years ago

What to Do When It’s Too Cold to Ride

When the chill is on, we undaunted horse lovers are wrapped mummy-like against the elements waddling to the barn or…

10 years ago

Is Your Western Saddle the Right Size for You?

At first glance the saddle of cowboys doesn’t appear to be a precision instrument. But despite its rustic appearance there…

10 years ago

Warm Up and Cool Down to Keep Your Horse Comfortable

The horse is a predator evasion machine. He’s equipped with powerful muscles, long limbs, and a flexible frame. This unrivaled…

10 years ago