Resting A Front Foot When relaxed, it is common for a horse to rest it's back foot. However, it is not normal for a horse to hold a front leg in the same way. If your horse is pointing a front toe, holding up it's leg, or standing with one front leg way out in front of another (when not grazing) it can mean they are sore or hurt. It might require a vet visit or it may be an … [Read more...] about 5 Horse Behaviors You Should Never Ignore
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4 Tips For Why Your Horse Training Techniques Aren’t Working
Lack Of Knowledge One of the most common horse training problems is lack of knowledge. If you are struggling, then seek help! Read a book, watch some Youtube videos, get some DVDs from your favorite trainer. Better yet, take some lessons from someone more experienced than you. Even professional trainers will go to other trainers for help. The more tools in your training … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Why Your Horse Training Techniques Aren’t Working
5 Ways To Turn Horse Riding Into A Business
You love riding, right? Thinking you want to make a little money at it? Or even better maybe you can make a career of it? Here are several options for making money with horses: Trainer This seems like an obvious option, but it can be the hardest. You need a lot of riding and training experience to go train horses on your own, but there are options to still make money … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Turn Horse Riding Into A Business
6 Trail Riding Manners You Need To Know
Trail riding should be fun and relaxing, but every rider should follow some basic etiquette while on the trail: Riding in a single file line is usually safest with a group of riders. It is wise to keep about a horse length in between horses, especially when riding with horses you do not know.Always pass another horse with plenty of room and in a controlled manner. Crashing … [Read more...] about 6 Trail Riding Manners You Need To Know
4 Ways To Supercharge Your Relationship With Your Horse
Focused Groundwork Everyone talks about groundwork, but is your groundwork productive? Don't just aimlessly walk over poles or longe your horse round and round in circles. Make a GOAL. Is your horse afraid of tarps? Start with the tarp folded up and work your horse near it. Unfold it, bit by bit, until your horse can be near it without spooking. Is your horse … [Read more...] about 4 Ways To Supercharge Your Relationship With Your Horse