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 […]
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 […]
Most horses get excited when it comes to feeding time. However some horses can get a little bit too excited and may eat their food too fast as a result. This is more likely to happen with grains. When a horse eats too fast it […]
One of the best ways to improve your bond with your horse is simply to spend more time with them. This means not just riding but also on the ground. If your horse lives out 24/7 then it can be easy to end up spending […]
Many horses will experience cracked hooves in their lifetime. Most cracks will heal themselves and present no real risk to the horse. However some cracks can become more serious and can result in a chronically unbalanced hoof and can even lead to lameness. There are […]
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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