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Learning to ride English style is the starting point for any novice rider. After acquiring the fundamental skills of the sport in the English ring, you'll be able to use your new abilities to...
Tacking a horse includes grooming and putting on the riding equipment. Do it right and both you and the horse will be happier during your ride.
Sometimes our tongues can get the best of us. At times we lash out in anger with it, speak out of term with it, or even say things we don't mean with our tongue. We need to learn to bridle out...
Breaking a horse means teaching your horse to follow your commands or cues. It requires patience and hard work. Follow these steps.
Okay, so I know alot of kids and people who adore horses. Most of them, ride horses as well. But, caring for a horse, you have alot of responsibilities to take care of. From bathing horses, to...
I have loved horses all my life and had lots of toy horses of every size. I made bridles, saddles, blankets, and stables. You will learn how to have fun making your toy horses their own tack. Any...
After riding horseback, pay some attention to winding down the horse before leading it to the stall.
Horse training has come a long way from the days where "breaking" horses was the norm. Gentle, effective methods leave the horse emotionally intact and the rider physically intact. If...
Here is a detailed step-by-step article that will show you one way to hang a rug. This is really very simple to do. The example I am using is a cowhide rug since I needed a place to keep this up...
Learn how to assemble a bridle and the necessary components for a horse bridle. You will learn the simple steps required in order to assemble this piece of horse tack in order to ride your horse...
In our previous lesson, we discussed how to use a halter when you are training your horse to lead. Now, it is time to move to the next important step, putting on the bridle. A bridle is...
I always have used craft twine or thin rope when making bridles for toy horses. It looks so natural. More like a hackamore I suppose... This article will take you through the creation of such a...
Owning a horse can be a joyful experience for both you and the horse. One of the many chores that comes with owning a horse is regular grooming. Horses are generally laid back about the grooming...
Watch as an expert explains how to position a Western bit in this informative, free online video.
Slowly but surely, we have been going through the steps you need to take in order to train your horse to ride. If you have been following along, then by now, your horse should have gotten used to...
How to put a western bridle on your horse.
Learn tips for Attaching bells to the bridle when making a hobby horse in this free crafts video from our kids toys expert and homemade toy authority.
In this article I will explain how to ride your horse safely!
This is for readers who are unsure if a horse is safe to ride or not. If you are not an experienced horseperson, get an expert to help you. This article is by no means a guarantee of your safety....
By now you've probably ridden a horse before, but now you'd like to be able to prepare that horse to be ridden without the help of someone else. Follow these simple steps and you should be ready...
Step by step instructions for Genki Kite making.
Learning how to hook up a horse harness takes time and practice, but once accomplished, the techniques can be used for any type of harness, from a simple single pony cart to a large and elaborate...
Cleaning your horse's bridle at least weekly is one essential part of being a good horse owner. Cleaning your horse's bridle ensures it stays in good condition and thus is safer. As you clean your...
To bridle a horse, practice getting a horse to open its mouth, attaching the nose band and securing the throat latch. Bridle a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on...
This article will show you how to make a simple crocheted bridle for a toy horse. Essentially a bridle is made up of a small loop for the nose attached to a longer main loop/strap that goes behind...
Kites hold a special place in the hearts of the American public. Not only was a kite responsible for increasing our knowledge of electricity, but they are also what inspired us to build planes and...
What's the most important piece of equiptment in the sport of horseback riding? The bridle of course! Here's the proper way to bridle your horse for a fun and sucessful ride.
Most horsemen have a thousand things to do other than clean their horse's bridle. But regularly cleaning your horse's bridle does more than just remove dirt, sand and dust. A clean and...
This article explains how to tack a horse up properly and safely using english tack
Rescue horses can be any breed and from any discipline, but they all have a few things in common: They all need time, patience and a nurturing hand to help them fully recover. Re-training them is...
Whether you ride English or Western style, keeping your horse's bit clean is an important part of caring for your tack. The rules for bit care and cleaning are the same for both disciplines and...
The bridle consists of a series of straps that go around the horses head. It may include a metal or rubber mouthpiece, called a "bit," that you place in the horse's mouth. Put on a bridle while...
There is a growing trend towards the "less is more" mindset in the horse world, particularly in regard to horse tack. A bitless bridle has been developed--no, not a bosal or hackamore, but a...
A horse and buggy was the primary method of transportation for many years. It is still the main method for Mennonites and the Amish. Anyone, should they so desire, can drive a horse and buggy. It...
The wrong bridle bit can be painful and uncomfortable for your horse. Many problems with a young horse are the result of attempting to train with a poorly fitted or improperly used bit. The steps...
For the average rider, the bit is a tool of communication. The bit applies pressure to the horse's tongue, the gums and bars behind the teeth and, with some styles, the roof of the mouth. A bridle...
You have decided to start horseback riding. Now you have to put a bit in the horse's mouth. Believe it or not, it is a simpler task than you might think. The following steps explain how to put a...
The double bridle (or full bridle) has two bits and four reins. It's a somewhat complicated piece of equipment, but in the soft hands of a talented rider, the double bridle is a useful tool. In...
The hackamore bridle is a bitless bridle which provides an good alternative to the more traditional styles. It uses pressure points on the horse's chin, nose and face to control movements. You can...
Cleaning a bridle can be a difficult project even for veteran equestrians because of the many different parts that make up the bridle. To properly clean this piece of tack you have to dismantle...
Horses no matter how well handled usually take some time to get used to a bit in their mouth. If you give the horse time to live in the bit for a while in it's stall and while doing ground work...
A halter is a harness, usually made of soft rope, that fits around a horse's head and allows it to be led around by its owner. It takes some practice, however, to train a horse to accept a halter...
Not only are there many different types of bits to choose from but they also come in a variety of sizes. Making sure that you have the correctly-sized bit in your horse’s mouth along with making...
For those who are wondering if a bitless bridle might be right for them, or those who have purchased a bitless and would like to get started teaching the horse how to go in it....
Attaching line to a kite is the important first step to a great kite flying experience. An improperly attached line will throw off the balance of the kite, making it difficult or even impossible...
Fixed bridle foil kites have four lines. They fly in a similar fashion to sports kites, except that they also have a line affixed to the trailing edge of the wing. The added line enables you to...
If someone says, "Go fly a kite," it can be an insult or actually something fun to do. Delta kite riggs are great entertainment, and once you purchase the initial kite, the wind is absolutely...
If you've been around horses all your life, and you're interested in working as a groom in the world of dressage, you might enjoy finding a local trainer or owner who is looking for help with her...
By following these simple step by step instructions you will learn how to safely and competently tack up a horse prior to enjoying a ride - be it in competition or just a quiet hack in the country.
Properly putting on a bridle is crucial when working with a baby or ornery horse. Well schooled, horses will let kids or inexperienced riders put bridles on them. Horses that are not as easy to...
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