Gaining your horse’s Trust: common challenges and how to overcome them
Gaining your horse’s trust is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a meaningful, positive relationship between you and your horse….
Author: Jenni B
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The Aging Equine Athlete: Maximizing Fitness Under Saddle
As horse owners, we all want our equine companions to remain healthy and happy for as long as possible. Thanks to advances in veterinary medicine,…
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Cushing’s Disease in Horses: A Comprehensive Guide for Horse Owners
Cushing’s disease is also known as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) and is a hormonal disorder that affects horses. It is caused by a malfunction…
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Navicular Syndrome: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Navicular Syndrome in horses is a progressive degenerative condition of the navicular bone and surrounding structures in the horse’s foot. It is characterized by chronic…
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The Art of Self Carriage: A Journey of Training and Development
what exactly is self-carriage? Self carriage is a term used to describe the state of balance and poise that a horse exhibits when it is…
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Horseback Dreams: The Art of Setting Realistic Riding Goals
Setting your riding goals is important to provide focus and direction, improve motivation and commitment, facilitate progress, and encourage learning and growth. By setting realistic…
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Master the Art of Inside Leg to Outside Rein
Riding a horse is an art that requires finesse, communication, and harmony between horse and rider. Among the many essential techniques in horse riding, one…
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The Rider’s Mindset: Unlocking Your Potential in the Saddle
Horseback riding is thought of as a physically demanding sport, requiring strength, balance, and coordination. Seasoned riders know that the true mastery of this equestrian…
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A definitive Beginner’s Guide to Choosing a Horse: Top Breeds for Novice Riders
Stepping into the world of horses opens a door to magic that’s hard to find anywhere else. The thrill of bonding with these special animals,…
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The Benefits of Gelding Your Horse: A Comprehensive Guide
Gelding your horse makes the young horse much easier to handle and is very important to control unwanted breeding. Very few colts are good enough…
