Your horse is injured. Now What? Do you call the vet or is it something you can handle? I once had an old timer say: "It isn't gushing blood and it isn't near his heart, so he will be okay.", but it is a little more complicated than that! Let's go over some of the common injuries. DISCLAIMER: When in doubt, call a vet out! Eye Injuries Eyes are tricky and obviously very … [Read more...] about How To Know If You Need A Vet
The Bridle You Need To Be Using With A Snaffle Bit
The illustration above shows what happens when a snaffle bridle is used without a throatlatch. When the reins are pulled, the bit is pulled up in the horses mouth causing the cheek pieces of the bridle to bow out. This can cause the bridle to have enough play to slide over the ears of the horse and fall off, especially if the horses head is lowered or he goes to shaking his … [Read more...] about The Bridle You Need To Be Using With A Snaffle Bit
3 Tips For More Ribbons And Less Show Ring Mistakes
Warm Up Is Critical! First, do you give you and your horse enough time to warm up? Warm up is so critical at a show and it shouldn't be overlooked. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time do all of your warm up. This includes longeing, walking around to look at the spooky stuff, and then actually riding. After a few shows you will find out how much time this takes for … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For More Ribbons And Less Show Ring Mistakes
The exercise to improve ANY horse!
This is a great little pattern for any horse and rider to try. All you need is nine markers and a place to set them up. First, set the markers or cones up like the black dots. The shorter the distance between cones the more difficult the exercise is, so if the horse or rider is green, start out with them a little wider. I recommend starting at a walk until the pattern becomes … [Read more...] about The exercise to improve ANY horse!
Jolly Ball Poll
EquineDIY recently asked a Facebook group about Jolly Balls, the plastic ball with a handle that are sold as horse toys. Here are the results! This poll is just for fun! … [Read more...] about Jolly Ball Poll