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There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.
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 | Don't have the relationship with your horse that you want? Frustrated buying horse training books that you feel you've wasted your money on? Can't find the information you want to help you develop a better relationship with your horse or to improve your horsemanship skills? Confused by the multitude of horse training methods - and why everyone is claiming their training is the one "true" way? Horsemanship and Horse Training Tips is an online resource for all horse owners of all ages! Whether you are a new horse owner looking for basic horse information or a more experienced horse owner, there is something for everyone here. Searching the web for information sources for horses, horse training and horsemanship can be frustrating - here is a one stop horse training and horsemanship resource that is easy to use. | | There is no one, perfect or ultimate way to break, train or use a horse. There are a multitude of diciplines, each having different requirements of their horses. However, there is one common thread for all horsemen - we want our horses to work for us, not against us, in the most efficient way, without resistance. There is nothing more beautiful than a team of horse and rider working in perfect unicen - whether it be in the perfect reining pattern, dressage pattern, cutting a cow out of herd or even just riding across the pasture, enjoying the feel of a horse under you. Anyone can become a horseman; All it takes is an open mind, a desire to learn and the ability to apply that knowledge. Horse training is not something that happens overnight, but is life-long committment to being a learner. Timing is not something that can be taught, it is a skill that you aquire as you become more proficient at reading and responding to your horse. If you are a beginner in this vast world of horses, take the time to expose yourself to many diciplines and training methods. Yes - some methods seem to work better than others, but the more you are exposed to, the more informed decisions you can make. There is no "right" or "wrong" way to train a horse, only the way that makes the most sense and works for you. Keep an open mind - even if you do not totally agree with a training method, maybe there is a concept or keypoint within that method that you can take, adapt, and make work for you. There is truely therapy to be found on the back of a horse, be it physical, mental or emotional. Horses fill many roles; they can be a tool, a hobby, a passion or a companion for any person of any age. Whatever the role of a horse in your life, get out there and enjoy the ride! |
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Horse show people make the same mistakes all around the world.
I was flying back home from having judged a horse show in Italy and was thinking that people do poorly at horse shows all over the world for many the same reasons. Riders make the same mistakes in every country. Whether it’s an AQHA show in Italy a 4-H show Canada or a NRHA show in Australia, competent riders make the mistake of simply practicing the wrong things. » Conquering Club Sponsorships and Donations …. the Easy Way!
Securing club sponsorships and donations can be a daunting task but do you realize that if you follow a few simple steps you can secure some very lucrative sponsorships and donations for your club on an ongoing basis? That’s right, year after year with very little effort! » Training the Reining Horse
In order for a reining horse to perform well, consideration must be given to the position of his head, neck, back and hip. Without this frame being correct nothing else will work. The smooth stop, the fast spin, the pretty circles will not be possible. The question that plagues many amateurs is what should this frame be, and how do we achieve it. » Normal and Abnormal Behavior of Stabled Horses
Most domestic horses readily adapt to a variety of housing environments. That is, either immediately or within a few days they appear comfortable, reasonably content, and they adopt a pattern of maintenance behavior similar in many respects to that of horses at liberty.
When behaviorists catalog all the odd, abnormal, or unusual behaviors ever observed in stabled domestic horses, the list seems very long. But in reality the majority of abnormal behavior of stabled horses fit into a few distinct categories; the remainder are quite rare curiosities. » The Equine Foot
The foot of the horse is a very unique structure that undergoes a tremendous amount of strain and stress. The foot is the foundation of the horse and a structure is only as strong and stable as its foundation. Hence, the old adage “No Foot, No Horse.” The foot is the most common area of forelimb lameness because of the amount of stress to which the equine foot is exposed. Thus it is necessary to have knowledge of the foot, clinical conditions associated with the foot and ways to avoid and treat the more common foot problems.
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