When working with horses it’s so important to take the time they need to learn things. If you rush the training process it can backfire on you and cause all kinds of problems. I’ve been around horses that had their training rushed and it caused problems like bucking, spooking, biting, bolting and more. I would…
I received some Rhythm Beads from Rhythm-n-beads. These are for my ponies and I wanted to try them and see how they work. The beads are a beautiful purple, teal, black and gold in color with a heart pendant and brass bells. This rhythm bead necklace is very well put together, the cord is very…
One who believes that he has mastered the art of horsemanship has not yet begun to understand the horse. ~Author Unknown This quote speaks volumes to me because it’s so true. Mastering the art of horsemanship is a life long journey and is not something to be taken lightly. I will always be learning something…
Cleaning the sheath is something that is unpleasant for the horse as well as the owner, but is necessary for your horse’s health. The purpose of cleaning the sheath is to remove the smegma, which is excess dirt and other excretions that build up inside the sheath. This should be done at least once a…
Horses that are stalled can develop stable vices. These vices usually develop from boredom because of lack of exercise, being isolated, excess energy, hunger and it can also be a nutritional imbalance. Horses are grazing animals and therefore are meant to be out in search of food all day plus they interact with each other….
