For most equestrians, the halter is the simplest tool in the tack room and there is no reason to dispute this ideology. It is a piece of either leather, nylon, or rope that are a basic necessity when...
Category: Breaking and Training
A horse’s ability to adapt and learn is far superior to other four-legged creatures, clueing to why we don’t see cattle competing in the Kentucky Derby or showing as level 3 eventers. But while...
When training horses, as an equestrian we must ensure that we work our horses as safely as possible. After all there is nothing worse than your horse getting injured, which will mean time off...
Good Handling Starts On Day One! I am a firm believer that correct early handling can put value on a young horse for the rest of its life. There is an old saying “He who teaches the young...
Usually when an Equestrian thinks of Pole work, it’s as an introduction to jumping. By getting the horse working happily over poles in the walk and trot and then canter, it provides the framework...
The Aim of Fittening Your Horse. It’s fair to say that many people do not turn horses away completely any more, rather lower the work level and just keep them ticking over and doing a bit of...