When a horse lunges forward with his teeth bared or turns his hindquarters and kicks out, it usually evokes one of two responses in people: fear or offense. The reaction is either to run the other way and allow...
Mister Buddy is a Miniature Horse who lives in the snowy north. His human caretakers were kind enough to plow him some paths around his paddock so he could stretch his legs. But when he gets a little too...
We’ve all seen trail-string horses tied to a hitching rail with their legs cocked and heads nodding in the sunshine—no anxious behavior or antics.
How did they learn to stand so calmly? There are a number of ways to...
Your horse has had a nice rest over the winter months and you’re ready to put him back into steady work. Finally, birds are singing, grass is growing and the spring thaw is well underway. It’s time to get...
Riding without a bridle is the ultimate proof that you have an obedient and willing equine partner. To achieve that goal, you need to rely more on your body cues and less on the reins.Even if you never choose...
This spring will be an exciting time for the top equestrian competitors as they work to earn a spot at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian GamesTM 2014 in Normandy, France. The Games will take place from Aug. 23-Sept. 7...
Ozzie is an adorable Icelandic horse who enjoys taking nice, relaxing walks on the trails near his home in British Columbia, Canada. Well, at least those walks are relaxing for him. For reasons unknown, many of the horses who...
Circle driving gets a lot accomplished by working on several key areas at once. It teaches the horse to be soft on the halter and bend his ribs around you in a circle. It helps horses that are reactive...
Although it’s sometimes sought like the holy grail by dressage riders, a square halt is not to be valued as an end in itself, but for what it tells you about your horse’s development. Think of it as a...
You may have seen this video already as it has scored over 60,000 views on YouTube in just a week. If you haven't, prepare to be amazed by the cleverness and patience of a Swedish horse named Noblé.
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