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Did You Know, You Need to Condition Your Horse To Gait?
Did You Know, You Need to Condition Your Horse To Gait?
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While some horses just gait, because they were bred with lots of talent. Other horses are not so lucky. They will do lots of other gaits, but not the one you are trying to get. So, you send them out to a trainer, who then gets the horse to gait nicel...
By Gaye DeRusso
Looking Good
Looking Good
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In my new book, You and Your Horse, Happily Ever After, (to be released in Spring 2020) I tackle the relationship component of horsemanship. I wrote it in the vein of fun first and pointers interjected in the happily ever section of each short chapte...
By Tanya Buck
College Cowboy Is Team Roping Specialist Looking   To A Finance Career In The Office And On Horseback
College Cowboy Is Team Roping Specialist Looking To A Finance Career In The Office And On Horseback
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Working the heeling end on Genie, Shane Jenkins team roped with Levi Phoenix at a recent area rodeo.  Growing up with a rope in hand sets the life for a champion cowboy.  “I’ve been competing in rodeos nearly all of my l...
By Frank J. Buchman
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What is a Kentucky Mountain Horse?
The Kentucky Mountain Horse is a type of horse that originated in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. It is known for its agility, strength and smooth gait. They are also easy to train and highly intelligent, making them ideal mounts for both novice and experienced riders alike. Kentucky Mountain Horses come in a variety of colors and may have white markings on their legs and faces. They are strong-willed yet friendly creatures that make great family horses as well as talented show horses.
What Kentucky Mountain Horse?
The Kentucky Mountain Horse is a true American original! It's considered one of the oldest breeds in North America, recognized for its unique combination of strength and size. A Kentucky Mountain Horse stands between 14 to 15 hands (56-60 inches) high and weighs between 900-1200 lbs. Their feet are large and hooves are rounded, well suited for their natural mountain habitat in the Appalachian Mountains of Eastern Kentucky. They have a sturdy build with broad chest, short back, well-defined withers, strong legs and deep quarters making them excellent trail horses. The breed is known for being surefooted over rugged terrain as they’re able to navigate rocky trails with ease. Mountain Horses come in all colors such as duns, palominos, roans, blacks & bays. They also possess an ideal temperament; bold yet gentle; willing workers but not easily scared or bullied by any rider allowing them to take riders through difficult terrains that even some stronger breeds would struggle with . Therefore these majestic animals find success not only on the trails but also in show rings around the world!