Going for a walk on horseback is easy - as long as you take it easy.
Rather than looking like a large horseback bobble-head, follow these instructions for a smooth ride through the countryside.
Nonverbal communication is key when directing a horse. Here's how to be convincing while in the saddle.
"Whoa" just doesn't work like it did for the cowboys in all those Westerns. The correct technique involves proper use of the reins and some body language.
Farfetched though it seems, it's possible to keep a horse indoors - of course, the idea is not for every horse or horse owner. The author of this eHow speaks from personal experience of the...
Yes, your housebroken horse can live in the house. Simply make her a double-swinging door. She will learn how to push the door open with her nose. That way, when she wants to go out to do her...
Cooling out a horse is very simple, but very important in keeping your horse healthy. Follow these steps when your horse has been worked and/or it is very hot outside to cool-out safely.
Longeing a horse is a controlled way to exercise the animal and to keep it fit.
Warning! Riding bareback can be extremely dangerous. But it can also be a great way to create excellent balance while riding a horse.
Saddling your horse takes just a few minutes but is a very important part of the pre-ride preparation.
Bridling is the final step in preparing, or tacking up, a horse before you ride.
Since most horses weigh at least 1,000 pounds, picking up a horse's hoof to clean or inspect it is difficult if not impossible without their consent.
Being a horse trainer is rewarding, but it's also dangerous and time-consuming. You'll probably start off as an assistant to an established trainer. You'll begin by taking care of the horses,...
Trotting or jogging your horse is a faster pace than walking and will allow you to cover a lot more ground. In the trot the horse will pick up and land one front foot and the diagonal hind foot at...
The canter, or lope, is the fastest of the three gaits. It's a three-beat gait where in one stride the horse's hooves will strike the ground three times.
Ready to ride? First make sure your horse is ready, too.
we are going to learn to ride a horse,so we need to know how to mount first dismount last,how to sit properly,ask requests of the horse to turn,stop,go etc.
If you have ever tried to lead a horse that is not properly trained you know the importance of good training. Horses that are not trained to lead properly can be hard to handle, pushy and even...
Exercising your horse is essential to his health and well-being. Horses that don't get enough exercise can become unfit and unruly. When you exercise your horse you are helping him to stay...
Riding a horse is an exciting and rewarding hobby, even if you just ride the trails on weekends. If you are competitive and would like to add more excitement to your riding, compete in local...
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