How to Care for Your Horses and Ponies in Winter So often well intentioned horse owners opt to stable and/or blanket their horses during the winter months usually because they are afraid of their … [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 with horses makes you and the horse feel more … [Read more...]
Teach a Horse to Drop His Head
With a little training, your horse will learn to drop his head quietly for you to put his halter and/or headstall on. Sounds nice, right? Here is how you achieve it. Always teach your horse from … [Read more...]
Body Parts and Points of the Horse
Get to Know the Body Parts and Points of the Horse By Adrianne Lake Knowing the right vocabulary to refer to certain parts of the horse will help you communicate with other riders, horse owners … [Read more...]
How to Bridle and Unbridle a Horse
~ Putting on (and taking off) a Horse's Bridle ~ by Adrianne Lake Placing a bridle on a horse may look easy - and it is when you know how. But this basic task can still be unbelievably daunting … [Read more...]
How to Saddle a Horse
~ An Introduction to Saddling Up Your Horse ~ by Adrianne Lake After the grooming process is complete, it is time to saddle up. This may seem difficult if you have never done it before but with … [Read more...]
How to Lead a Horse or Pony
This article explains the proper procedure for leading horses. Includes safety and troubleshooting tips, common mistakes, and detailed explanations of how to lead, turn, stop and back up your horse … [Read more...]
How to Halter a Horse or Pony
Every horse owner must know how to halter horses and ponies. This article explains what a halter is, how to put one on a horse or pony, and how to size a halter. by Adrianne Lake You'll … [Read more...]
How to Groom a Horse
How to Groom a Horse or Pony by Adrianne Lake Grooming the horse is important for a number of different reasons. It helps create a bond with the horse, and it allows you to become familiar with … [Read more...]
How to Pick Up a Horse Hoof
By Jeffrey Rolo The idea of picking up a horse's hooves can intimidate some owners since a well-placed horse kick would really hurt! Such caution is good, but in reality if you pick up a horse's … [Read more...]