Horses and Ponies shares knowledge, experience and the love of equines on the lifelong path of improving horsemanship.
How to Clean a Horse Sheath - A Must Do Job for Better Health Eliminating Pain and Discomfort Cleanliness in any form is a good thing. Keeping your horses sheath clean and free of beans is a very … [Read More...]
How to Make and Use Sugardine
What is Sugardine (or Sugardyne)? By Adrianne Lake Sugardine is an economical and easy to make first-aid treatment that has many uses in the stable. Sugardine (or sugardyne) is an easy to make, economical and effective remedy made … [Read More...]
Colic in Horses and Ponies
Colic is abdominal pain caused by a build up of gas in the abdomen, and is a veterinary emergency. In all cases, your vet should be called immediately. Colic has three main forms. These are tympanitic colic, spasmodic colic and … [Read More...]
Equine Body Language
Horses and ponies are always "talking". They have a language unique to their species. If we can learn to understand their language it makes our job as riders, trainers and horse enthusiasts make more sense. Basics … [Read More...]
Horses and Personal Space
Maintaining the integrity of personal space when working with horses is crucial for safety, trust, and bonding. It helps ensure a successful … [Read More...]
How to Bond with a Horse or Pony
When taking riding lessons or part-boarding a horse or pony many people ask: How can I bond with this animal? This is a good question as bonding … [Read More...]
Horsemanship – Horse Training, Horse Riding and Understanding Equine Behavior
How to Bridle and Unbridle a Horse
Simplify the task of bridling and unbridling a horse by focusing on specific tasks, such as removing the halter, inserting the bit, placing the bridle correctly, fastening buckles, and finishing touches.
Become the Alpha Horse
The alpha horse in the herd is the one that decides when and what to do in any given situation. When you fill this role, your horse will naturally regard you as his leader and behave accordingly. Here’s how to come the alpha horse and train your horse to obey you.
Overcome Your Fear of Riding a Horse
It’s hard to overcome fear of horse riding, especially if you’ve been injured in a riding accident or had a bad riding experience. However, working on your riding skill, and achieving an independent seat, will often return your confidence in horse riding.
Equine Body Language
Horses and ponies are always “talking”. They have a language unique to their species. If we can learn to understand their language it makes our job as riders, trainers and horse enthusiasts make more sense. Basics of Equine Body Language and Horse Sense You’ll notice that experienced horse people just seem to have a feel […]
Your First Riding Lesson
Here is what to expect when you arrive at a barn or stable for your first riding lesson, from entering the stall to leading your horse to the arena, mounting, and learning the proper seat position.
