Horse Training
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The Dangers of Spoiling a Horse
A discussion of the dangers of spoiling and indulging your horse.
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Getting Your Horse to do What You Want
The often discussed matter of getting your horse to do what you want him to do--tips and suggestions are offered that will help you to receive obedience from your horse.
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Deworming Horses
A discussion of the importance of deworming your horse for parasites.
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Horse-Human Relationships, Part II
A continuation of a previous article, Horse-Human Relationships Part I, that probes the issue of the relationship between a trainer and his/her horse. This article discusses respect, a horse's intelligence, and more.
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Kids and Horses
A discussion of children and horses, mainly with trying to get kids more interested in horses without intimidating them.
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Discipline Your Horse
A discussion of discipline and your horse; why it's important and how to make sure your horse understands it.
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Patience and Diligence
Discussion of the importance of applying self-discipline to utilize patience and diligence when training horses.
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Reaching Horses
An article discussing the best ways to reach a horse's understanding when training.
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Cueing Your Horse, Part II
A second part discussion about teaching your horse cues to help him become a better trained horse.
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Dealing with So-Called Problem Horses
A discussion of training problem horses, and where these problems may originate.
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Horse Blankets and Their Use
A discussion of deciding whether to get a blanket for your horse during the winter, as well as the types of blankets out there.
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The Bowline Knot
A discussion of the bowline knot, the most popular knot used with horses.
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Christmas Treats for Your Horse
A discussion of treats that you can give your horse for the Holidays.
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On the Importance of Keeping Your Horse Fit
A discussion of a trainer's responsibility to notice her horse's body language and more hidden methods of communication relating to pain and injury.
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Working With Nervous Horses
A discussion about working with nervous horses and overcoming your own fear or nervousness when you're around your own nervous horse.
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My Favorite Breed
A discussion of the Quarter Horse breed.
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Cooling Down a Horse
Just in time for summer, this article explores the basic knowledge everyone who rides should know about cooling down their horses to ensure their health.
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Training Colts, Part 2
Discusses the details of progressing your colt into the next stage of his training, saddling him up.
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Horse Tack, Part 2
A discussion of a couple more pieces of tack: the breastcollar and stirrups.
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Through the Eyes of a Horse
A look into the way a horse views his relationship with you and how you can change that.
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Training Methods for New Foals: Breaking a Horse on a Bit or a Hackamore
Describes differences between training horses with a bit and bridle and a hackamore.
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Training a Great Barrel Horse
Some essential tips for training a great barrel horse.
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Thanksgiving
Discusses the beauty and simplicity of horses, and why we should be thankful for them in our lives this Thanksgiving.
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Horse Issues
Discusses the problem of frustration and lack of patience that many trainers have with their horses.
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Horse Tack, Part 1
A brief, beginning look into the world of horse tack; many of my favorite pieces of tack and why they are my favorites.
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To Spur or Not to Spur?
A look at the debate over western style spurs in the training of horses.
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Magical June...
A description of June and its beauty for me, and the meaning of what it gives us.
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Training Colts, Part 1
Discusses the basic beginning ideas of training a colt, including important things to keep in mind that will heavily influence the horse's reaction and feelings toward people.
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Knowing Your Horse's Personality
The importance of knowing your horse and his personality; how it comes into play in training and everyday interaction.
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Cueing Your Horse
The basic concept of cueing your horse, including some typical cues that are day-to-day essentials.
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Martingales & Tiedowns
A detailed look at comparisons between two popular training tools: the tiedown and the martingale. The pros and cons of each, and my personal opinion on both.
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Horse-Human Relationships, Part 1
Discussion of the relationship between a horse and his/her human, and where to begin with your horse.
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Sliding
This article deals with the subject of the sliding stop, teaching your horse to place his back feet underneath himself as he slides gradually to a stop at faster speeds.
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How to Trim Your Horse's Hooves: Using a Hoofknife, Nippers and Rasp
Describes the basics of trimming your horse's hooves yourself.
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Barrel Racing Basics, Part 2
Continuation and conclusion of the first part of Barrel Racing Basics. Continues on with increasing of speed and turns, etc.
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Barrel Racing Basics: The Cloverleaf Pattern, Direct Reining, and Practice for Beginner Horses and Riders
Here are the basics of training for barrel racing, including what the sport is, reining, and attitude.
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Turning & Spinning
How to teach a horse to turn correctly and why it's so important.
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Sidepassing
The process of teaching your horse to sidepass, and how it's both fun and useful.
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Horse Training: How to Check and Correct a Lead and Perform a Flying Lead Change
Discusses the importance of a horse's ability to change leads, the process of teaching your horse the flying lead change, and understanding a horse's leads.
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Lunging Horses: Using a Lunge Line and Whip for Equestrian Training and Exercise
Describes how to teach a horse to lunge and the benefits of it.
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