From the monthly archives: January 2012
In many disciplines, riders use long and low as a way to encourage their horses to stretch down and engage their backs. When done properly, this helps relax the horse, encourage more “swing” to its stride, and improves suppleness. The problem is, too many riders focus on head position and not enough think about [...]
Continue Reading →Choosing a riding instructor to teach you how to ride (as opposed to a trainer who trains your horse) can be tricky. Here in the U.S., instructors do not need any third-party certifications (in the U.K. the British Horse Society, or BHS, offers trainer certification), anyone can hang out their shingle and proclaim themselves a [...]
Continue Reading →When tack gets neglected and dried out, it can be daunting. I hate to throw away useable stuff, but how can you restore dried tack and old leather?
I know that many people like to oil tack. In fact, I’m amazed by the different types of oil that people put on their tack: olive oil, [...]
Continue Reading →This article provides tips on how to minimize the risk of colic in horses.
Colic isn’t a specific disease, but rather a term to describe abdominal pain that can be caused by several sources. Colic can present itself as a mild discomfort, or it can be extremely serious: Major intestinal disruptions, including blockages, twists [...]
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