Exercises for Wellbeing
You want your horse to be powerful, balanced and supple. One of the most effective ways to achieve these qualities is through gymnastic exercises for…
Category: Horse Training
Is Your Horse Shy of Needles?
Many people have owned a horse that’s “needle-shy”. They dread it when the vet comes out with needles to do vaccinations, and pray their horses won’t…
Words from a Natural Horseman
For many years, I have marveled at the great horse and horseman combinations throughout the world, and indeed any individual who has attained ultimate success in…
Bitless Bridles in Dressage
Can you do dressage in bitless bridles? This is a very common question asked by competitive riders. The answer is yes. Many people do, and…
Centered Riding
A balanced and centered body is vital to good riding. Developed by Sally Swift, Centered Riding © (CR) helps riders at all levels and of all…
Veterinary Advice: Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be a veterinary doctor since she was nine years…
Aggression and Pain: Ask a Vet!
When pain leads to aggression, it can mean bad news for everyone involved. EW seeks the advice of an expert in order to shed some…
How Metal Parts Can Impact Your Horse
A horse’s shoes, bits and saddle all contain metal parts. You may not have considered the health risks associated with this, but if any parts of…
Horsemanship tip #132 – It’s All In His Head
The way your horse holds his head speaks volumes about how he’s feeling. The higher it is, the more alarmed and prepared for flight he…
Rehab Techniques
When you are bringing a horse back from any type of injury or illness, common health related rehab tasks become a daily necessity. Some of…
Talking with Dr. Hannah Evergreen
Dr. Hannah Evergreen talks Lymphedema, drooling and bug bites with EW readers to help shed some light on some common equine problems. Q: I have…
Groundwork exercises for success
These four exercises are simple to incorporate into your groundwork routine, and will help keep your horse sharp during the off-season. Learning how to read…