Before you bring your horse home, you will need a specific list of horse supplies to feed, groom, and care for your horse. In this article, you will find a basic guide to the supplies you need for the first year of owning a horse – including an explanation of each item and why it …
Tatum Norris
When horses go through a traumatic event while loading or riding in a trailer, it sticks with them. It can be very difficult to retrain a horse to load on the trailer after this happens. Riding in a trailer is not a natural thing for a horse to do. While there is no quick fix …
If you’re trying to decide whether your child is old enough for their first horse, you aren’t alone. Many parents of horse-crazy kids find themselves weighing whether how soon to buy their child a horse or pony. This decision often centers on wondering if your child is old enough for their own horse. Buying a …
It’s possible to groom horses to have a slick and stunning coat even during winter- despite what you might think as you look at that shaggy vagabond in your pasture! Of course, some people will say it’s impossible because of all the mud and dirt, but in this article I’ll walk you through the process …
Yes, horses can experience feelings similar to depression, but the good news is that there are steps you can take that will help put the pep back in your horse’s steps. While equine depression is a hotly debated topic, with some people saying that we shouldn’t try to diagnose a horse with ‘human ailments,’ anecdotal …
When you desperately want your own horse, an offer of a “free horse” may sound like a winning lottery ticket! However, it’s worth being cautious as you seek out, find, and rehome a free horse. People give away horses for many reasons. Some reasons are innocent (I gave two good horses away free as I …
One of the things that newer riders sometimes struggle with is knowing how tight the girth on their saddle should be. It can be tricky to get the hang of, since we do not want to hurt the horse, but we also need the saddle to be tight enough that it will not slip while …
The aim of riding is to stay on your horse and to have a good time. However, it is part of the horseback riding experience to fall off once in a while. As a safety strategy to prevent injuries during a fall, many hiding instructors teach beginner riders how to do an emergency dismount. What …
Pawing horses can be more than bothersome- It’s one of those horse behaviors that can be especially frustrating! There are cases when pawing is a result of playfulness or boredom, but it may also mean your horse feels impatient, nervous, frustrated, or stressed. Understanding why your horse is pawing will help you understand how to …
What is a Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Rider? If you are new to horseback riding, may notice people referring to riders based on one of three experience levels: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. These terms are commonly used to communicate how much experience a rider has. Beginner Riders A beginner rider is someone who is still …