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What Should a Foal Know?
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
When your foal arrives, it can be hard to imagine that there is a lot that you can do with him.  However, a lot of the most important training in a horse’s life happens before he turns ...
What Makes a Horse so Expensive?
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 20 January 2012
When shopping for horses, it can be scary how expensive they can be.  But what makes at $10,000 horse so different than a $1000 horse? Price reflects many aspects of a horse’s va...
What is a Warmblood?
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 20 January 2012
No matter where you look, you will see them advertised: Warmblood horses for sale.  But what exactly is a Warmblood and what makes them different from the other breeds? There are two d...
What is a Sport Horse?
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 20 January 2012
When looking at horses available for sale in the current market, you will likely see many advertised as Sport Horses.  But, what exactly is a Sport Horse?  By looking at the ads, you wil...
What Every Good Rescue Should Provide
How to - Care Friday 20 January 2012
As we know there are many rescues in operation, both good and bad.  It can be difficult to know whether a rescue is suitable for placing your older or unsound horse.  By following these ...
Understanding the Hack Division
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
While most people know that the Hack division at a hunter show is a flat division where the horses are not asked to jump, many people do not understand the difference between the classes that are ...
Understanding Natural Horsemanship
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
When people talk about natural horsemanship, they often discuss the efforts of specific trainers and methods.  However, the basic theories of natural horsemanship have been around for many ye...
Understanding Legs and Hands
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
As a beginner, you will have likely learned that to use your hands, you need to pull on the reins, and to use your leg, you kick or squeeze the horse.  While this is fine for beginners, as yo...
Training a Horse to Longe
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
One of the first steps in training a horse is to teach him to longe.  The longe line is the best place to train a horse many of the basics, from learning its transitions to accepting tack, an...
Tractor vs. Skid Steer
How to - Tack and Equipment Friday 20 January 2012
One of the biggest investments you will have to make when you buy a new farm is your primary piece of equipment.  While most people automatically assume that they will need a tractor, there a...
To Shoe or Not to Shoe
How to - Tack and Equipment Friday 20 January 2012
There are many different opinions on the importance of shoes on a horse.  Some farriers and trainers insist that without a shoe, your horse will never remain sound.  Others insist that t...
The Snaffle Bit
How to - Tack and Equipment Friday 20 January 2012
Probably the most common bit out there is the snaffle bit.  Suited for both English and Western riding, snaffles can be found on bridles in most riding stables across America. A snaffl...
The Right Fit
How to - Tack and Equipment Friday 20 January 2012
When buying a saddle, be it new or used, it is very important that the saddle not only fit you, but that it also fits your horse.  While some saddles can be re-stuffed, only so much can be ch...
The Language of Longing
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
While many people understand the basic concept of longing, it is amazing how often the basic language of longing is lost.  Longing a horse is not simply having it run around in circles. ...
The Importance of the Helmet
How to - Tack and Equipment Friday 20 January 2012
While people are becoming more aware of the need for head safety, somehow the equestrian world has missed the boat.  Cyclists are wearing helmets, worrying about the potential impact should t...
The Importance of Picking Hooves
How To - Health Friday 20 January 2012
You’ve heard it time and again.  “Don’t forget to pick out your horse’s feet.”  But why is this so terribly important? It is easy to assume that if y...
The Heavy Rider
How To - Health Friday 20 January 2012
With a growing number of people suffering from obesity, it is not surprising that many riders are questioning their horse’s comfort at carrying their weight.  The pressure to slim down ...
The Fear of Honesty: Pitfalls in Selling Horses
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 20 January 2012
When trying to sell a horse, it can be terribly difficult to know what to say to potential clients.  Sellers are terrified of saying the wrong thing and scaring off a buyer before they even s...
The Dynamics of a Turn
How to - horse training Friday 20 January 2012
When starting out in riding, most riders learn that to turn a horse you need to pull on the inside rein.  Initially, this is effective, but it does not work well as horses and riders advance ...
The Dangers of Twins
How to - General Equine Advice Friday 20 January 2012
“Aww, how cute!  She’s going to have twins!”    Stop right there!  Twinning in horses is not cute, it is not nice; in fact, it is truly a terrible thing....
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