Pre-Ride Preparation
We warm up before exercise, so why not do a little pre-ride preparation to improve mental focus before a ride? To begin your pre-ride preparation,…
Category: Horse Lifestyle
Equine Acupoints
Acupressure, like acupuncture, is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine. It helps direct us in supporting a horse’s health by allowing life-promoting energy, called Chi, to…
Bareback Riding
Do you remember when you were a kid with your first horse or pony? Do you remember when you would gallop away, bareback riding across…
Holistic therapies for better well-being in your horse
Nowadays, there are countless holistic therapies that can be used to improve the health and well-being of your horse, and many are easy to do…
Bonding games to play with your horse
In addition to being a fun way to bond with your horse, games that involve precision, focus and purpose will help you establish yourself as…
Bach Flower Remedies for horses
Whether you are a rider, professional equine body worker, veterinarian, trainer, or farrier, Bach Flower Remedies can help you – and your horse. Horses can…
Unwanted Behaviors in Horses
Horses can develop bad habits and vices the same way we take up things like smoking. These unwanted behaviors include wood chewing, cribbing, head shaking…
Top Tips for Optimal Saddle Fit
Is there a difference? Are there saddles that accommodate the physical differences between men and women? The answer is both yes and no, because of…
An eco-friendly approach to a healthy pasture
What doesn’t seem quite so simple is the idea of a healthy pasture that will nourish our horses in perpetuity. In reality, though, it’s easier…
Safety precautions – tips to protect you and your horse
From the barn to the trail, and everywhere in between, preventing injury is a major consideration. These safety precautions can make all the difference. Horses…
Safe trail riding for you and your horse
With more people using trails, safe trail riding and having a trail-safe horse have taken on a whole new meaning. Here’s a look at what…
Chiropractic Help for Your Horse
Alice’s 12-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, Mr. Red, had become very resistant to the right, especially at the canter. He was refusing to bend his body in…
