Archive for the ‘Horse Tips’ Category
Monday, August 17th, 2009
Tips When Riding Bareback
Never clench your calves to keep balance on your horse, you may only tense up and encourage your horse to go faster.
If you need to, hold the mane, but don't lean on your hands. The point of bareback riding is to improve your balance. If you're leaning ...
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Sunday, November 2nd, 2008
A simple way to keep your horse's rugs where they should be.....
Rugs are expensive. Particularly when one isn't enough for your horse. Buying second hand rugs can make things easier, as it is a popular way to save some money, but BEWARE ! It's happened before and will happen again, ...
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Riding in winter, particularly in the evenings, can mean you bring your horse back sweaty and warm, even though the temperature is freezing... Here's what to do
Horses will easily catch a chill if they are sweaty and left to stand, uncovered after a ride. And what about rugging? You should ...
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Saturday, September 13th, 2008
Just as you'd stretch your muscles before and after exercise to help prevent injury, it's a good idea to do the same for your horse, especially if he's just beginning a conditioining program after an extended break and is a bit sore. Stretching is also an effective diagnostic tool to ...
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Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Every horseowner wants their horse to look it's best.
A shiny coat is a big part in that not only does it look good, but a shiny coat is an indication that a horse is in good health. To achieve a glossy coat that's full of lustre it takes a bit ...
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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Canter leads
Getting the right one is important. But what is a canter lead and how do you get the right one? What if your horse has difficulty getting the right one?
What is a Canter Lead?
The canter is a three beat gait, and the horse can canter with either the left ...
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Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Consider "billeting" your horse/s to an area with more grazing if you can find one. This is a long shot but worth a try, although many agistment centres now have a drought levy fee on top of regular prices. Ask around at any agistment centres clost to home and if ...
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