Do you rely too much on others to keep your horse healthy? (From the November/December 2019 Equine Chronicle) The road to the Congress and World Show is a long one, made only longer depending on how far you actually have to haul your horse to Ohio and Oklahoma. During the trip, you may make a … Continue reading Basic Horse Care is More than Basic
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Horse Blanket Shopping Tips
The temperatures are starting to drop, and the nights are getting longer. Timer lights are being put into full use for some, and it’s time to do a little blanket shopping to keep your equine friend warm this winter. Here is a quick rundown to prepare you for blanket shopping: Do You Really Need to … Continue reading Horse Blanket Shopping Tips
Teaching a Soft Touch to Your Horse
I've been lucky to be able to talk with some great trainers and learned a lot about how they work with their horses. In this article for the Paint Horse Journal, I learned from Heather Thompson how to teach "guide" to your horse for silent communication. A Soft Touch You've seen it in the show … Continue reading Teaching a Soft Touch to Your Horse
Thinking of Collegiate Riding? Shoot a Video
One of the best things I remember from my years at Murray State University was competing on the equestrian team as part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). When I originally went to Murray I went for the Rodeo Team, but I also fell in love with the coaches of the Equestrian Team … Continue reading Thinking of Collegiate Riding? Shoot a Video
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