Hunter under saddle classes are a great opportunity to create obedience in your horse on the flat. This checklist goes over all the basics, as well as covering a few tips and tricks that will help you place higher and give you both more enjoyment. Continue reading Hunter Under Saddle Training Checklist
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Is Your Horse Right For You?
Finding the perfect horse is similar to dating. You may have to try out a few different ones before you find the perfect match, or you may stumble upon the right one the first time. Nevertheless, if you are having second thoughts about you and your horse’s compatibility revisit your wants and goals to make sure you have the right partner. Continue reading Is Your Horse Right For You?
Correcting Stall Vices
By nature horses are designed to live outside twenty four hours a day, rain or shine. They are made to graze and move almost constantly in a herd environment. When horses are stalled all the time because of cosmetic reasons, are injured, etc they can easily get bored if they aren’t socially and physically simulated and this boredom can translate into stall vices. Continue reading Correcting Stall Vices
Tying 101
All horses need to learn to tie safely. No matter what discipline you ride in, having a horse that stands tied in any environment is essential. Knowing how and when to tie a horse is just another part of good horsemanship. Continue reading Tying 101
Cloverleaf Pattern
This pattern is just as it sounds, a four leaf clover. Great for improving your horse’s steering and will balance out a horse’s speed so he stays at a consistent pace. Fast horses will slow down and lazy horses will speed up. All around, the cloverleaf is a good pattern for every type of horse. Continue reading Cloverleaf Pattern