Have you ever had trouble getting a horse to move forwards? Example You’re riding a school horse around the arena at a trot on the right lead. Every time you pass a corner, you put on the correct canter aids. Your outside leg comes back behind the girth. Your inside leg stays at the girth. …
Have you ever had trouble getting a horse slow down? If you’ve ever ridden a horse when you can’t even touch their sides because they’re so amped up and ready to go, then you know what I’m talking about. Sometimes barrel racers can have this problem. Horses that anticipate a dead run or horses that …
There’s plenty of hype about vitamin E and how it’s the “cure all” for all your horse’s problems. But is it really that important? And if so, why? It turns out that your horse needs vitamin E every day. This is just a fact because your horse’s body uses it to perform a large variety of functions. …
Much like human supplements, horse joint supplements contain key ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, chondroitin, glucosamine, omega fatty acids, collagen, etc. These compounds help promote healthy joint function through cartilage maintenance and repair. Also, much like human supplements, its not always clear how to choose the best horse joint supplement. But don’t panic! I’ve got …
If you are trying to get your horse fit whether for competitions, pleasure riding or just because it will promote a healthy and more engaging lifestyle for your horse, there are many ways to go about it. This is especially important for horses who have been recently sick or if they are rescued. It’s pretty …
This post is by Douglas Spatz, President, EyeOn Equine Care I had a discussion the other evening with a family member about the pros and cons of icing and was told it’s used to treat horse’s legs and is recommended by so many professionals. My response was “Ice does not reduce swelling; the lymphatic system …
Horses continue to play a big role in a man’s life. For hundreds of years, they have accompanied humankind in performing everyday duties, taking us from one place to another like the strong and reliable servants they are. That is why it is only fair that we take care of them by giving them the …
Have you ever asked yourself: what are horse shoes for? There have been many debates as to why we put shoes on our horses when, in fact, they did not need it when they were in the wild. In this article, we will explain to you in great detail the history and science behind horseshoes. …
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As you may already know, the 2 main types of riding are English riding and Western riding. If you’re a beginner than you may have started on one or the other of these styles. If you’ve been riding for a while, you may prefer one or the other. Or you may enjoy both, like me! The …
People who own a horse like to communicate with their horse because a horse is more than just a pet. A horse is a companion who makes you feel special when you spend time with her. If you want your horse to communicate with you effectively, then you need to train her properly. Training helps …