I’ve owned horses my entire life, but about fifteen years ago, I had my first experience starting several young horses under saddle. I can…
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While some people just remove the shoes and hope for the best, it’s better to dive into the world of barefoot prepared.
Barefoot horses must…
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This hits close to home having grown up in California where brush fires were the norm and in 2007 my two horses survived the…
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When you learn the art of bareback riding you have a better idea of correct leads, muscle movements, and most importantly balance; all of…
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While there’s a lot to love about the long, sunny days of summer, you have to remind yourself that this weather can be hard…
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Our needs shift with each season throughout the year. After a long, cold winter, spring recharges us with new life and energy all around….
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but then all of a sudden, bam (literally!)—your gelding cuts his head in the trailer. Or maybe your mare comes up with a puffy…
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Many equestrians live for the summer months; it brings longer days and warmer nights but with that comes the most dreaded insects of all…
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Every trainer seems to have an opinion on the best age to start a horse under saddle. This heated debate has come up over…
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Rubbed manes and tails, bumps or welts on your horse’s neck or abdomen, skin rubbed raw from scratching, scratching, scratching. No one likes to…