I’ll admit it: I’m fascinated with categorizing personalities using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) system. I mean, it’s never a bad time to sit down and take one of those "Which MBTI personality type are YOU?” quizzes, because even...
As horse owners, it can be a little nerve-racking to introduce a new horse into an already established herd. You know the drill—Penny understands that Beans is the boss and respects her; Gerry the gelding knows that he shouldn’t...
Q: My mare constantly paws at the ground as soon as I walk away from her. I have tried leaving her tied until she stops, but it never works. What can I do to stop her?
A: Pawing the...
Equine nutrition expert Juliet Getty, Ph.D., of Getty Equine Nutrition (www.gettyequinenutrition.com) helps us separate fact from fiction when it comes to what exactly a hot horse should be eating.Horse Illustrated: Is there such thing as a "hot feed”?Dr. Getty:...
Feeling frustrated is understandable when you’re horse won’t stand still as you step into the saddle. Perhaps she spooks easily, imagining boogiemen under every leaf. Common explanations for these potentially hazardous behaviors are hyperactive temperament, insufficient training, or an...
How could something as beautiful and elegant as a horse be dangerous? Easily. Consider his sheer size alone - 1000 pounds or more of mass, muscle, and agility combined with a powerful flight-fight instinct. We humans are fragile in...
Loop the lead rope around the horse’s neck so that it isn’t dragging on the ground.
Position yourself so that your belly button is...
Have you made the mistake of coddling your horse and indulging his every whim? Allowing your horse to bump into you, nuzzle you for treats and nip at you creates a spoiled horse—one that’s pushy and has no respect...
