Life is better with Horses
You may have visions of galloping across fields in front of stately homes reminiscent of Jane Austen’s Mr Darcy or even harbour dreams of competing at a world-famous equestrian event but learning to ride is a journey so sit back, or should that be up, […]
The seat is frequently discussed as an essential part of good horsemanship but why is it so important to improve your seat? A good seat when you ride not only provides balance and security but allows the rider to influence the horse effectively, developing training […]
If you have spent time around horses and stables you will be familiar with the practice of lunging. Lunging is a technique that involves the horse being lead around in circles on an extended lead rope. It is primarily done for training and exercise purposes […]
With advances in veterinary science, particularly in the treatment of arthritis and the increasing work being done in the field of Equine Cushing’s Disease, many horses are living happy and fulfilling lives well on into their twenties and sometimes beyond. But older horses are high […]
Most Horses have a plain diet. In general they prefer to eat small amounts of food steadily throughout the day as they do if left to graze on a pasture. However horses also love treats and many owners like to reward their horses with fruits […]
Riding without stirrups is a tried and trusted technique with known and established benefits for the horse rider. Working without stirrups promotes the rider’s balance, stability and depth of seat and is a training tool used by many instructors and riders of all levels. It […]
Figuring out whether to sell a horse or not is usually not an easy decision. When you mention selling a horse to other riders many of them will express strong opinions on when and if you should do this. However you need to make up […]
Horse Breeding is a practice that goes back millennia. Since before Roman Times Horses have been bred for work, sport, war, and various other purposes. Selective horse breeding is done to perpetuate bloodlines and enhance certain desirable characteristics of a horse. Today horse owners pay […]
h as teach Horses are extremely emotional animals. They love to have fun, play, and get new challenges. Just like humans they can easily become bored if they lack proper simulation. Often horses have a the same daily routine with feeding and exercise happening in […]
Horses are herd animals and just like humans, they crave social interaction. The best companion for a horse is another horse. However, horses are expensive to keep and can be a lot of work. It also may not be possible for you to keep your […]
Grooming is a very important activity both between horses in the herd and between handler or owner and the horse. Horses mutually groom each other to demonstrate care and attention to one another. Grooming between owner and horse has numerous health benefits and also establishes […]
Horses are incredibly sensitive creatures with A very highly developed sense of sight, sound and smell. As a flight animal, they are constantly attuned to signs of danger and the unknown. As a result they can become easily stressed by things they don’t understand, things […]
Horses tend to show affection in their own way. This affection is not always immediately obvious to us even though we may wish it was! However there are lots of ways to teach a horse how to give affection including teaching them how to give […]
I am so happy you stopped by! My name is Anne and this is my horse Bill. I have always had a passion for horses and this blog is dedicated to sharing some equine tips and knowledge that I have accumulated over the years.
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