Dressage

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.

Respiratory allergies to dust, fungal spores and/or molds are extremely common in horses. Treatment requires both medication and environmental changes.

Horses are not complex, but all of the sayings and rules that go with them are, find out what is fact and what is fiction, you may be surprised.

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.

Riding a dressage test at a competition doesn't have to be nerve wracking. By following a few simple tips, you can have a calm and relaxed test and ride your very best.

Ever wanted to train your horse to do this "fancy" but practical maneuver? Now is your chance.

Can a former star show horse be trained to be any kind of competition as a dressage horse? Gucci proves that yes, they can.

The goal of helping a cast horse is to move the horse to a position where she can stand up. Go to the poll of the cast horse. Pull on the mane and if you can, help drag the horse away from the wall or fence.

Visitors are galloping to Chicago's Field Museum to view more than dinosaurs and digs or mammoths and mummies. "The Horse" opened recently at the Field Museum. What is included in "The Horse" exhibit? Is "The Horse" worth the trip?

Horses are wonderful animals to be around, especially if they have these basic good manners.

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.

Years of experience in helping out my trainer at dressage shows has given me the inside edge on how to be the groom that every rider dreams of having! And who knows, the favor may even be returned for you!

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.

I left my home country for this sport. I am in love with every aspect of it from its simplicity to its extreme attention to detail. This is Dressage, harmony with your horse, the art of riding perfection, and how you can become involved with it.

Mooland's Totilas and Edward Gal won with record scores at last year's London International Horse Show at Olympia. We all waited with baited breath to see his new ride.

Does your weanling horse have a pot big belly? This is a common condition that happens to weanling and yearling horses. This can be caused by parasites but more commonly the cause is due to a lack of proper nutrition.

A British Dressage Judge gives us the top mistakes that riders make in tests and lose silly points.

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.

Top dressage trainers have several qualities in common. They maximize their results with every ride, but using these principles along with the classical training scale. The warm-up plan given outlines a professional training session.

If the horse's forelegs are folded so that the knees are wedged between the stall wall and the body, then the horse cannot move and is "cast." This is a medical emergency.

Building safe horse stalls entails more than slapping together scrap lumber and rigging a door. Horse size, strength, and behavior will influence decisions regarding horse stall size, building materials, flooring, lighting, and feed and water delivery.

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.

Rollkur ruined our Warmblood Dressage horse for years, as well as our Hunter. What is Rollkur, and why does this equestrian training technique have horse lovers in a frenzy? Is rollkur harmful to horses? Can horses be retrained after rollkur?

Headshaking in dressage horses causes frustration to both the horse and the rider. Even after numerous studies, none have been conclusive as to what causes headshaking. However, there are many things that horse owners can try to alleviate the problem.

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.

Horses require extra care during winter weather conditions. By taking steps to be sure horses are getting the proper nutrition, caloric intake, and care they will go through even a harsh winter staying strong and healthy, ready for spring riding.