Dentist Preparation
Not many people look forward to sitting in the dentist’s chair. So it’s hardly surprising that your horse doesn’t much like seeing the dentist either.…
Category: Horses
Finding a Farm Sitter
If you have ever gone away for any length of time, you know that being on vacation can sometimes be more stressful than just staying…
Muscles and Pain
Occasionally you’ll come across a horse whose pain just seems unexplainable. I’ve had caring owners come to me in frustration because their horses remain “off” even…
Floated Teeth – Yes or No?
Why should you have your horse’s teeth floated? He has teeth that grow and wear as he chews in a circular motion. This allows him…
Selecting a blanket for your horse
A go-to guide for selecting the perfect blanket for your horse. Over the years, I have accumulated quite the collection of blankets. While my horses…
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…
Rider Confidence
Let’s face it – riding is risky business. It takes courage, desire, coordination and balance just to mount a horse, much less direct him through…
Horsemanship Tip #18 – Communication
Communication consists of body language, energy interaction, inter-species communication and probably much more that we don’t know about. Learning to listen to our horses is…
Nature’s Vitamins and Minerals
More animal guardians are becoming conscious of the artificial and chemical additives not only in our own diets but that of our animals – from…
Barefoot Soundness
As a professional natural hoof trimmer, I strive to find a way to trim horses that never, ever makes them sore. I have tried trimming…
How to Go Bitless
Thomas was incredibly resistant and sensitive to bits, right from the get-go. Despite training, dental exams and the use of different bits, the New Forest…
Sally Swift
For decades now, Sally Swift has been quietly changing the horse world. The 93-year-old author of the Centered Riding books, founder of Centered Riding Inc.,…
