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Horse Behavior

Teach Your Horse to Stand Tied

Q: My mare constantly paws at the ground as soon as I walk away from her. I have tried leaving…

9 years ago


Feeding the Hot Horse

  Equine nutrition expert Juliet Getty, Ph.D., of Getty Equine Nutrition (www.gettyequinenutrition.com) helps us separate fact from fiction when it…

9 years ago

Making the Most of a Hot Horse

Phillip Dutton and Mr. Medicott It’s no secret many top riders prefer the competitive edge a hot horse can give.…

9 years ago

Is Your Horse’s Bad Attitude a Sign of Discomfort?

A hollow topline,resistance to the bit and a general unwillingness to work can be caused by several physical problems. A…

9 years ago

Is Your Horse Nervous?

Feeling frustrated is understandable when you’re horse won’t stand still as you step into the saddle. Perhaps she spooks easily,…

9 years ago

Is Your Horse Unsafe?

How could something as beautiful and elegant as a horse be dangerous? Easily. Consider his sheer size alone - 1000…

10 years ago

Video: Yielding the Forequarters

  Loop the lead rope around the horse’s neck so that it isn’t dragging on the ground. Position yourself so…

10 years ago

The Spoiled Horse

  Have you made the mistake of coddling your horse and indulging his every whim? Allowing your horse to bump…

10 years ago

Backing for Respect with Clinton Anderson

When a horse lunges forward with his teeth bared or turns his hindquarters and kicks out, it usually evokes one…

10 years ago

Train Your Horse to Tie

We’ve all seen trail-string horses tied to a hitching rail with their legs cocked and heads nodding in the sunshine—no…

10 years ago