Horse Riding Lessons

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.

Cooling a horse down is a vital part of horseback riding. Plan for when cooling out begins, wash the horse if necessary and restrict water intake until the horse is cool.

Instructing an equestrian student on how to ride a horse, or training that person to ride has different implications. Can you actually train a person to ride? Hmmm....

A humorous look at horse breeds as compared to car models. And only half humorous as this might be a very viable idea in the near future. Many a truth is said in jest.

On an average, when a horse reaches fifteen, they are considered old; getting up there in years. That's not necessarily so. The better the care, the healthier the horse, the longer the life.

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.

There is some controversy in the horse world regarding the use of ACE when riding or training a horse. ACE is not a drug to be used lightly and should not be used without the supervision of a veterinarian.

The best way of estimating a horse's age is by looking at the teeth. But other, less complicated estimations can be made by looking at the horse's face and coat.

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.

Professional advice about letting you horse go barefoot or using shoes and borium studs in winter is given. Hoof anatomy is discussed in detail and suggestions for shoeing based on anatomy and/or gait patterns is covered.

Equestrian injuries may occur more while mounting and dismounting than any other time during riding. A rider may slip while climbing on or off a horse or find one foot stuck in a stirrup. Here are ten steps to mounting a horse from the ground.

Rehoming horses, while not an easy decision, sometimes becomes necessary in times of economic crisis. These are a few options that may bring a satisfactory result for you and your equines.

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.

We live in a remarkable age of medical progress that generally allows humans to live longer and more active lives than ever before. Likewise, those advances have translated to extended life expectancy for our horses and ponies.

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.

I have written this article with five tips to help guide you to horseback riding during the summer that will ensure the health and safety of both you and your horse.

In this article, I have listed seven horse pet care tips to help you keep your horse happy and healthy during the 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.

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.

Horses are expensive animals to keep, to treat for illness or to train. .A comprehensive list to the expenses and obligation of horse ownership

Do you dream of horses? What do they mean? From mystical mares to stunning stallions, horses are the stuff of dreams. People have pondered horse dreams throughout human history. Here are a few of the most popular theories about equine reveries.

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.