While horses may be an alternative to a gas-guzzling vehicle, they can’t be “garaged” like a car. If you are one of the more than 4.6 million Americans involved in the equine industry, as research from In Tech illustrates, you know that horses use pastures and paddocks for grazing, relaxing and playing. You’ll also know […]
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The Seven Stages of Aging on Horseback
About once a week I trail ride with my good friend Debbie. We showed horses together for many years, and I’m really enjoying introducing her to the more laid back experience of trail riding. So when she called to cancel this week, I was surprised. Then she explained that she’d taken a tumble off her […]
Four Exercises to Master the Halt
Although it’s sometimes sought like the holy grail by dressage riders, a square halt is not to be valued as an end in itself, but for what it tells you about your horse’s development. Think of it as a measurement of progress. In fact, how a horse stands, either under saddle or in-hand, can tell […]