It’s a challenging dance, but cutting is a fun, fast-paced event that not only excites horse and rider, but also fires up a crowd of spectators.Dashing from side to side, Sidney Kahla’s gray gelding athletically keeps the black cow...
Horse jump refusals can be serious, but by following these tips you and your horse can have a much safer training session.Sigh. You know the feeling: You’re galloping along on your horse, jumping fences easily, when all of a...
Follow the advice below to get started on the right track by developing a horse nutrition program.As you probably know, every horse is an individual. Some seem to gain weight seemingly by breathing air, while others can eat three...
Read about the career of an equine nutritionist.The next time you open a bag of horse feed, examine what’s inside. There’s probably some corn, oats, vitamins and minerals. Then think about why all of those ingredients are there. It...
Explaining to people who aren’t horse lovers that riding is a real sport can be hard. How many times have you heard “the horse does all the work” or “riding doesn’t LOOK hard.” Comments like that are so frustrating!Here...
Q: My pony has a very fast trot that is really short and choppy. Are there any exercises to help lengthen it?A: Trotting is so much more comfortable when a pony learns to lengthen his stride and slow down...
Q: How can I tell if my horse is cold, and what’s the best way to keep him warm in the winter?A: Horses do very well in cold temperatures, provided they are used to them and have a good...
A lesson with Svetlana Gorski
This week I had my lesson with Svetlana Gorski. I was really nervous to be riding in front of such a talented rider, but the more we worked, the more comfortable I became. The lesson...
In case you missed it, click here to read part two of Emma Takes on Florida.In my lessons this week we focused on in hand work. In hand work is just as important as mounted work because you can...
Brighten up your horse’s stall by adding some personality and a pop of color with this super cute sign. First, find a piece of wood to use. You can buy premade plain wood signs at the craft store, or...
