Riding a Horse
Sort by:
- “But Mom, It's Scary!”: Training Your Horse Not to ShyA shying trail horse is dangerous. This method will teach your horse to do the natural thing: to stop, look, and listen. You’ll build his confidence. And you’ll develop a safe, trusting relationship with your best riding buddy.
- Horse, Horse, of Course, of CoursePeople see horses on the TV, but isn’t it incredible to own a horse of your own. You might say, ok well I’ll own a Tiger cub or Elephant if you can do that. It’s becoming the zoo I tell you.
The Best Way of Leading Horses into StallsAt 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.
How to Treat a Horse with Severe Respiratory AllergiesRespiratory allergies to dust, fungal spores and/or molds are extremely common in horses. Treatment requires both medication and environmental changes.
Selling Horses in a Down EconomyThe 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.- Helping a Cast Horse or PonyThe 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.
Five Basic Good Manners for HorsesHorses are wonderful animals to be around, especially if they have these basic good manners.- Tips for How to Sell Your HorseHorse trading is very competitive and the buyer of a horse can be very critical. The person looking at the horse wants to be sure that the animal is sound and sturdy not to mention healthy
How to Feed Young HorsesDoes 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.
Estimating a Horse's AgeThe 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.- Dangers Facing a Cast HorseIf 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 StallsBuilding 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.- When to Be Concerned About a Horse's Weight LossAlthough some horses are naturally lean, most should not show their vertebrae, withers or skull. Inability to keep on weight can indicate illness or a horse not getting adequate food.
Understanding Your Horse: Barn Sour Training TipsHorseback 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.
Aggression in HorsesDealing 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.
Feeding Horses in WinterHorses 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.
Depression in HorsesWhile 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.
Six Fun Facts About HorsesIf you love horses and enjoy trivia, impress your friends with some interesting fun facts about horses.- Horse Sense: How to Use Your Five Senses to Communicate with Your HorseIs a "snort" a friendly sound? How can you tell when your horse is getting ready to kick? Where are your horse's ticklish spots? Show you have "horse sense" by learning to understand and communicate with your horse by using each of your five senses.
The Dreaded Horse Fly!The female "survival of the fittest" horse fly is tenacious. She could be a leading character in an Anne Rice or Steven King novel. She is programmed to suck blood to fulfill her life's purpose.
How Horses CommunicateIf a bus was blowing the horn you'd pay attention, right? Horses are very large animals so it's important to know what they are trying to tell you. From sweet nothing nuzzles to warnings, learn how horses communicate.
What My Horse is Saying: A Kids Guide to Horse CommunicationWhen 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.- 5 Beginners Tips to Horseback Riding for KidsDid you know a horse cannot see you when you walk straight towards it? Do you know why you always mount a horse from the left side? Before you go for your first horseback ride, get to know your horse!
Gaited Horse HistoryExplore where gaited horses originated. Begin to understand the special 4-beat gait that many horses do. Find the right gaited horse breed for you.
Horse Bathing 101How to bathe your horse or pony, written by a former Standardbred race horse groom and veteran of many humid horseback riding lessons.- Training Horses with Food RewardsAdding food rewards to your horse training strategy can make training more effective at times. Learn when a food reward is beneficial and how to use it without creating negative begging behaviors at the same time.
- SPCA Raid of 73 Horses at Morgan Horse Breeder's Eden Farms, New Information Exclusive!Linda Crystal, horse owner and lover exposes more information on farm raided by SPCA in East Aurora. The farm owner had a website that doesn't look anything like what the SPCA found.
Teaching a Horse Not to BiteLearn 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.- Australian Horses - Brumbies & ASHThe role of horses in Australia's colonial past, economy, war and folklore. Their continuing economic importance in horse racing and as pleasure horses.
- Riding Horses and WomenRiding is a passion.One can ride a horse or a woman-the principles are the same
- Ten Questions You Should Ask a Horse Breeder When Buying a HorseThere are a number of questions you should ask a horse breeder before you purchase a horse. Here are 10 questions to ask a horse breeder.
- Tips for Buying a Good Horse from an InsiderUncovering what is often "unspoken" by sellers of horses.
- Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a HorseIf you are looking to buy a horse from a horse breeder, there are some questions you need to be asking them.
- What to Ask a Horse BreederBuying a horse is a big responsibility not just because of the horses care, but also the research that goes into buying a horse. Here are 6 questions to ask before the final purchase of your horse.
What Do You Do When Your Horse Has Dangerous Habits Such as Rearing or Pulling?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?
Horse Training Tips: How to Handle Rearing in the Saddle and on the GroundRearing 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.
Are You Thinking About Getting a Horse?A simplified article on what it takes to own a horse.- Your Horse, Your PartnerFor owners and riders it is important that you develop a relationship of mutual respect between you and your horse. This will give you some insight into the basis for that relationship.
Tips to Help You Give Your Horse a BathSometimes 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 Safely Bathe Your HorseHow to properly bathe your horse within a designated wash area that you set up with safety for you and your horse in mind.
