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Buying and caring for a horse can be a daunting task without advice from experienced professionals. Discover how to buy horses for individual goals and how to care for these horses and groom them with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video series on horse care.
There are 19 videos in this series:
In order to canter on a horse, shift the outside leg behind the girth and start by going to a sitting trot. Canter on horseback after becoming comfortable with posting and sitting the trot, with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When buying your first horse be sure an experienced professional is there and that the horse's temperament is acceptable. Buy your first horse and make sure it's well-suited for your personal goals with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on buying horses.
Some common signs of a sick horse include the horse biting at their sides, kicking at their stomachs and rolling constantly. Find out if a horse is ill or has colic with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
In order to measure a horse's respiration rate, count every time it breathes out in 15 seconds and multiply that number by four. Measure a horse's respiration rate with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When choosing a quarter horse, define a clear set of goals for a desired horse. Pick a quarter horse and make sure the parts are proportional with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on buying horses.
When choosing a thoroughbred horse, remember that these horses are hot and quick, so watch the owner ride the horse to determine what level of rider is required. Pick a thoroughbred horse with tips on riding and general confirmation from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When learning to ride a horse, use the help of an experienced rider to avoid dangerous situations and to avoid bad habits that will have to be corrected later. Ride a horse by practicing holding the reins and walking with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Grooming a horse means clipping the horse, bathing it, combing it and spraying a show product on the horse. Pull the mane when grooming a horse for an English show with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Knowing how to wrap a horse's leg is important because it helps support a horse's legs after a strenuous ride, so the wrap should be snug. Wrap a horse's legs to keep them from getting swollen with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Older horse's need sufficient fat and nutrition, regular vet exams and should not live outside. Take care of an older horse through adjusted nutrition and veterinarian visits with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Horse trainers need to be prepared to ride a number of different horses, including those that are difficult and have bad habits. Become a horse manager by riding a variety of horses and learning about horse management with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When buying a horse, bring a trainer for consult, and pay attention to the horse's temperament and riding style. Research horses that fit personal goals before buying a horse with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on buying horses.
Unloading and loading horses into a trailer can be dangerous if the horse gets scared or tangled. Trailer a horse safely by keeping it calm and avoiding danger with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Thoroughbred racehorses can have their breeding checked to see if they're genetically predisposed to be fast horses. Buy a thoroughbred racehorse by paying attention to breeding and temperament with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on buying horses.
When breaking a horse, start by getting them used to the things that will be used on them when the saddling process begins. Break a horse by desensitizing them to touches and jumping with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When grooming horses, remember that different horses are softer or tougher and require different brushes or combs. Groom horses with tools specific to their unique needs with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Young horses don't have much patience, so they should be groomed with caution and efficiency. Groom a young horse or foal and avoid scaring them with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
When grooming skittish horses, movements should be slow and the groomer should start at the bottom and work their way up. Groom a skittish horse by using caution and care with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
In order to groom a horse, start with a curtain comb and use it in a circular motion before switching to a soft brush. Groom a horse by starting off softly and avoiding sensitive areas with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care.
Man enjoys a unique relationship with the horses. Horses have carried individuals into battle, brave and without fear. They’ve helped people travel over long stretches of terrain. In some parts of the world, they still pull farmer’s plows and carry loads. They’ve been indispensable in herding and driving cattle. Police use mounted horse patrols for crowd control situations in urban environments. There is no question: horses are well-suited for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands and usually having a calm, docile demeanor. In this free video series, an equestrian coach provides advice on buying horses and taking care of them as well. Discover how to buy your first horse, how to buy a thoroughbred racehorse and how to choose a quarter horse. Once a horse is purchased, learn how to groom the horse, determine if the horse is sick and how to trailer the horse safely. No matter how old a horse is or how sensitive their temperament is, these tips and techniques will prepare any horse enthusiast to take care of these beautiful animals.
Mara Keith-Hunter Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for both the University of Findlay and the University of Massachusetts on their English equestrian teams. Keith-Hunter received an associates degree in equine studies at the University of Findlay and a bachelor’s degree in equine business management at the University of Massachusetts. Part of the University of Findlay reserve national team two years in a row, Keith-Hunter individually earned both champion and reserve champion honors. Currently she teaches riding lessons and trains horses at Sycamore Stables in Amherst, Massachusetts.dkdk
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