Training your horse – how curiosity plays a part
An attitude of curiosity is of vital importance to your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. Let’s take a look at how you can nurture…
Category: Horses
Acupuncture for the cold-backed horse
A sore back is a common complaint in horses, and can occur for a variety of reasons. Acupuncture can be a helpful therapy for the…
Heart disease in horses
Heart disease may not occur in horses as often as other health conditions, but the effects can be devastating when it does. Take a look at…
Teaching your horse to handle a rope
Getting your horse used to having a rope thrown around is a helpful trust-building tool that helps teach your horse not to panic in certain…
Selecting a saddle pad
Your saddle pad is meant to give the horse’s back comfort and protection. But with so many choices out there, how do you know which one is…
Retraining the trailer-trashing horse
Does your horse paw, kick, or thrash around while he’s in the trailer? This destructive behavior, also known as trailer-trashing, can be can be reshaped…
Pilates for riders — postural awareness and support
Good posture is essential to good riding, and it prolongs the health of your back! Pilates can help you achieve and maintain correct posture in…
Adventures in endurance riding
How a dare led one woman and her new horse to start their journey towards one of the most challenging rides in endurance – the…
Companionship for your horse
If your horse is coming off an injury, or can’t be turned out with other horses, he might be feeling a bit lonely. Take a…
Living in a Paddock Paradise
The Paddock Paradise system provides horses with a more natural lifestyle. We all would like our horses to lead happy, healthy lives. To achieve this,…
Chiropractic care for neurologic issues in horses
“Neurologic” doesn’t have to be scary. Everything has its roots in the nervous system. Take a look at how chiropractic care can help with nervous…
Holiday treats for your horse
These apple butter crunch bars are healthy, delicious, and easy to bake – and they make the perfect holiday treats for your horse! Everybody loves special holiday…
