Trail and Recreational Riding
Do Practice developing an even, cadenced lope away from the poles. Make sure your cues are clear and your horse…
Who would have thought negotiating an obstacle course could draw so much attention or be so much fun? Across the…
1. Desensitize your horse to scary situations you may encounter on the trail in a safe environment, such as an…
When people search for a new horse, the first thing they often do is make a list of attributes…
Choosing the right trails is important during the hot summer months. Here are several rules you should follow: Never…
Every horse will spook at something sometime. There are a variety of methods for dealing with this problem, so experiment…
Most horses bolt, or take off running, when they’re scared or when they want to get back to the barn…
Barn-sour behavior is strongly influenced by horses’ natural instincts, including their instinct to be with the herd and their need…
“When a horse feels anxious about something (catching up to another horse, or getting back to the barn, for example),…
When it comes to first aid preparedness, humans aren’t the only ones to consider. From scrapes to sprains, horses need…