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Horse Riding and Training

Cat Stretch

Add this to your carrot stretches a couple of times a week. Hold a carrot piece between your horse’s front…

16 years ago


Trail Problem Solver: Spooking

Every horse will spook at something sometime. There are a variety of methods for dealing with this problem, so experiment…

16 years ago

Trail Problem Solver: Bolting

Most horses bolt, or take off running, when they’re scared or when they want to get back to the barn…

16 years ago

Trail Problem Solver: Barn Sour Behavior

Barn-sour behavior is strongly influenced by horses’ natural instincts, including their instinct to be with the herd and their need…

16 years ago

Trail Problem Solver: Jigging

“When a horse feels anxious about something (catching up to another horse, or getting back to the barn, for example),…

16 years ago

First Aid Kit for the Trail

When it comes to first aid preparedness, humans aren’t the only ones to consider. From scrapes to sprains, horses need…

16 years ago

Trail Problem Solver

  Recreational riding is America’s No.1 equestrian pastime. Nothing compares to exploring nature on horseback. But when you visualize yourself…

16 years ago

Hand Position for Hunt Seat Riders

The trained eye of a horse show judge sees nearly everything. Riders who believe they’ve ridden a perfect round over…

17 years ago

The Shoulder-Fore: Shoulder-in Training Wheels

The shoulder-in is one of the best exercises for suppling a horse, building his strength, and increasing his freedom in the…

17 years ago

Latigo Strings: Tie One On

It can be a bit nippy in the morning when you head out on a trail ride, but by midday…

17 years ago