A horse’s body is very expressive; it telegraphs every emotion and thought a horse has. By being able to decipher these “expressions,” and knowing what...
Have you ever noticed how well a ranch horse will stand after a hard day of work? How about the Amish horses, who plow all day?...
Getting and maintaining the focus of our horses can be a difficult task at times, especially if you can’t ride/train with them consistently. Coming out...
During the first 8 months of pregnancy, your mare may be fed like any other horse, with a balanced, quality diet. But, things are changing...
Ground driving is an “in-hand” technique where the horse is equipped with a saddle or surcingle, bridle, and a pair of long “reins” which are held...
Worming is a basic element of good horse keeping that should be a worry-free, routine practice that takes place several times a year. However, for many...
My largest and most lasting times of change seemed to come to me at a moment in time. I now know that it was the...
In Our Horseback Riding Lives, Change is Always a Challenge And, Change is a Gift There is always change in our horse lives. This can...
Making mistakes has become my priority! I have been practicing now for a few years and just about have it down to a science. However,...
What is the safest way to tie your horse? By Mary Hamilton Tying your horse is something you do on a daily basis. How much...