Horsemanship

At first thought, putting a horse away into its stall should be a no-brainer. But the correct way to lead a horse into a stall is much safer for you and the horse. Horses can be retrained not to charge into stalls.

The economy has hit all markets hard and the horse market is no exception. Make use of the many free and low-cost marketing avenues the internet offers.

The legendary Howard Lewis's association with horses began as a young boy. Eighty-five years old now, he cannot even imagine counting all the horses he has schooled, ridden, shown, and hunted in his lifetime as an equestrian and trainer.

Important things to consider when you've made the decision to purchase your first horse.

Horse donation provides a second career for an equine that may be past prime for competition. Trustworthy mounts become valued therapy companions in hippotherapy facilities. Before you donate a horse, however, you will want to ask these questions.

Learn about the evolution of this wonderful, noble breed; it's versatility and current uses. Misinformation abounds about the Hackney Horse and Pony. I have owned, bred and shown Hackney Horses in a variety of disciplines for 20 years.

The term "horse breaking" harks back to a time when horses were used for work and transportation; when breaking a horse's spirit was seen as a necessary step toward making the animal safe for use. Today, there are better ways.

Horses are frequently available for free or for a very low price, but caring for them properly can be costly. A basic checklist of expenses and a plan for meeting them should be worked out before you bring your new horse home.

Horseback riding can be fun for both horse and rider. Some horses, however, become stablebound and anxious when removed from the safety of their barns. Barn sour horses can not only be difficult to ride, they can be downright dangerous.

Dealing with an aggressive horse takes patience and it takes time. It's all about building a horse's confidence and trust. It requires mutual respect.

Whether competing in horse shows or rodeo queen contests, you will be judged on not only your horsemanship but your appearance. Put your best foot forward and win appearance every time!

While clearly a horse does not think and reason the way a human does, they do have feelings. And those feelings can be hurt. "Breaking" a horse is an old idiom that has no place in today's horse training world.

When a horse nuzzles in close and tickles your face with his whiskers, he's saying "Hello!" Horses don't have voices. They communicate with people and other horses by touching, smelling, using body language and making funny sounds.

Every summer, we make sure to stock up on sunscreen and energy drinks for ourselves, but what about summertime pet care for horses? Here are some helpful hints for taking care of your horses during the hot summer months.

Explore where gaited horses originated. Begin to understand the special 4-beat gait that many horses do. Find the right gaited horse breed for you.

How to bathe your horse or pony, written by a former Standardbred race horse groom and veteran of many humid horseback riding lessons.

Liberty training teaches your horse to respond without the use of tack or domination. It builds a relationship with your horse with many fringe benefits.

What do horses and the Holy One have in common? What link exists between equines and eternity? Author/equestrian Betsy Talcott Kelleher claims God can teach humans with horses. Here's a review of Betsy Talcott Kelleher's Sometimes a Woman Needs a Horse.

Learn strategies to avoid biting and mouthing behaviors in horses. Train the horse that biting is not okay with an effective proven method which does not rely on forceful punishment.

Horse Lovers: Are You Codependent or Resplendent? "I'm Linda, and I'm a horse addict." This may be a hard habit to break. In fact, I'm not sure I want to. We have 12-step programs for nearly every sort of addiction. Here are my 12 Steps for Horse Addicts.

Thinking about taking on a resell project? Find out if it's right for you.

Horses are wonderful creatures and there's nothing that can compare to the feeling of having a close relationship with your very own horse. But what if your horse has dangerous habits such as rearing and pulling, what do you do then?

Rearing is a common problem faced by many but it needs to be corrected immediately because it can be extremely dangerous. Here are a few tips to help fix the problem.

The abuse of horses can bring emotions to high levels, but there is much to consider before taking on a skinny equine. Here are several things to consider.

This article is a guide on how to train your horse from rearing and pulling behaviors.

A simplified article on what it takes to own a horse.

Sometimes you need to give your horse a bath and if you're not sure how to do it; this article will give tips that will help you to give your horse a bath.

How to properly bathe your horse within a designated wash area that you set up with safety for you and your horse in mind.