Riding Stable - Educational Horse and Rider Articles

Horse Grooming Results

Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:00:00 -0500

The fact is that most of us horse lovers don't groom our horses properly. This could be due to lots of things - time, motivation, circumstances etc. What we need to realise is that time with our horse is bonding time. Remember that in the wild, horses groom each other and that's the basis for their relationships with each other. If we don't take the trouble to groom our horses properly, then we can't expect to forge the bonds we want between us and if this doesn't happen then we can't expect the partnership benefits we look for either. If we take the time, if we have the patience, if we use the right techniques AND the right products, then we'll forge a bond of trust between us and our horses that will last forever.

Grooming Results

Is it Your Fault or the Horses?

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Every rider has experienced the situation where they ask their horse for a particular shape or movement and either nothing happens or something other than what they wanted happens.

Who's Fault is it?

Whips and Spurs

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

As the horse moves along through his training, you go from showing him what you want to asking him for it and finally he knows what you want well enough that you can just tell him.

Whips and Spurs

UK Horse Racing

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

I have researched some statistics that will give you more chance of finding that winning horse racing bet, or more importantly avoiding a losing one.

UK Horse Racing

Communicating with Your Seat

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

The rider must master six distinct skills as she or he develops an independent seat.

Communicating with Your Seat

Riding Fears

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Anyone who has ridden for any length of time would be dishonest if they told you they have never felt fear.

Riding Fears

Rider Burnout

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Remember the trail rides, those days at the barn that never seem to have enough hours in them, all the new friends, and what about the different shows you were so excited to attend.

Rider Burnout

Rearing and Pulling

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

At some point in its training, something will startle or frighten an energetic, red blooded baby horse and he will rear or pull back or run sideways while the trainer is leading him.

Rearing and Pulling

Punishing Your Horse

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

If you've ever taken riding lessons, you can relate to your horse when it comes to being corrected for something you didn't do quite right.

Punishing Your Horse

Natural Horsemanship

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Most people think you control a horse by controlling its head. You put on a lead rope or a bridle and you use that to show the horse how you want him to start and stop and turn and move his feet and disengage this or that and other stuff.

Natural Horsemanship

Managing Horse Pastures

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

A major part of a horse's diet is hay or pasture. A horse weighing 1000 pounds will eat about 500 pounds each month.

Managing Horse Pastures

Learning From Horses

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Horses are creatures of habit. And the habits they learn can be good ones or bad ones depending on whos handling them.

Learning From Horses

Keeping a Horse's Attention

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

When you are teaching your horse to heed, you must keep bringing its attention back to you.

Keeping a Horse's Attention

You Can't Fool a Horse

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Many animals, including horses, possess an uncanny ability to detect emotion as well as the inner nature of an individual.

You Can't Fool a Horse

Float a Horse's Teeth

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Unlike your own teeth, your horse's teeth keep growing. At times, your horse's teeth may develop sharp edges, making it difficult for her to chew food, hold a bit, or simply have pain and discomfort inside her mouth.

Float a Horse's Teeth

Finding a Riding Instructor

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Finding the right instructor is essential if a rider wants positive, satisfying, and safe equestrian experiences.

Finding a Riding Instructor

Equine Cushings Cure

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Equine Cushings disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones.

Equine Cushings Cure

Don't Hold Your Breath

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Take a quick poll anywhere you find a bunch of horse people, and youll find that the two things riders fear most are coming off their horses and getting run away with. Theres a common solution to both of those problems--dont hold your breath.

Don't Hold Your Breath

Choosing the Right Cutting Saddle

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

There are a lot of different brands of saddles available. Darn few of them are designed well for riding and training a performance horse.

Choosing the Right Cutting Saddle

Myths About Cutting Horses

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

During my career as a professional horse trainer, Ive heard horse owners tell all kinds of reasons why they think their horse could be a winner in the cutting arena.

Myths About Cutting Horses

Holistic vs Conventional Horse Care

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

After years of practicing both conventional and holistic medicine for horses, I decided to compare the cost, effectiveness, and net results of managing and treating horses holistically versus conventionally.

Holistic vs Conventional Horse Care

Common Horse Breeds

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Learning about horse breeds, common and rare, is fascinating and there's a wealth of information available for free on the Internet.

Common Horse Breeds

Choosing Bits

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Bits are one of the most MythUnderstood pieces of horse equipment man has ever invented. The things that people think they're supposed to do with a bit in a horse's mouth are unbelievable.

Choosing Bits

Barrel Racing for Fun

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

Over the years I have noticed a situation that develops much to often. That is the Here is a sport for everyone.

Barrel Racing for Fun

Five Tips to Buy a Horse

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 08:31:41 -0500

If you are looking for a horse or pony for sale, a horse trailer or even an entire horse farm for sale, here are some tips to get you started.

Five Tips to Buy a Horse

Comparison of Cost and Effectiveness of Holistic Care vs. Conventional Care

Tue, 9 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

The Western Cowboy

Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:00:00 -0500

In the State of Texas the Western Cowboy can be found home on the range. But can you really find a true western cowboy in the state of Texas? At one time you could find real cowboys in Texas but that time was over one hundred years ago.

The Western Cowboy