Ideally, when you’re horse training, you want each cue to work every time 100% of the time. But what about when it doesn’t? Often, correct responses to certain cues aren’t reinforced sufficiently. Or we get a little bit lazy with the cues. Maybe we just don’t correct our horses when they don’t get it just …
Afraid of demanding too much from your horse? In the past, I’ve been nervous to ask too much from horse. I thought that I was being “mean” or that the horse would stop liking me. I had this idea in my head of me riding my horse bareback and bridle-less. We would have this amazing …
Having trouble catching your horse from the field? Whether it’s your horse, a horse you’re part-boarding or leasing, or the horse you ride at your weekly lessons, catching a horse in the field is usually part of the job before you ride. As a beginner rider, knowing how to catch a difficult horse can be vital. Part …
Have you ever had trouble trying to move a horse forward under saddle? 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 …
Have you ever had trouble getting a horse to 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 …
There’s plenty of hype about vitamin E and how it’s the “cure all” for all your horse’s problems. But is vitamin E for horses really that important? And if so, why? It turns out that your horse needs vitamin E every day. This is 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 …
There are many ways to get your horse in shape. Whether you’re doing it for competitions, pleasure riding or just because it will promote a healthy and more engaging lifestyle for your horse, you can take a range of approaches. One of these approaches, of course, is swimming. Now you may be asking – can …
This post on icing for injuries is a guest post by Douglas Spatz, President of EyeOn Equine Care. I had a discussion the other evening with a family member about the pros and cons of icing for injuries. I was told it’s used to treat horse’s legs and is recommended by so many professionals. My …
Are you looking for a new horse blanket for your noble steed? In this article, we will present comprehensive reviews of three of the best blankets available on the market. Each one was carefully selected based on the many features that they offer, and the high quality materials they use – so you can trust …