Articles related to "Young Horse"
Teaching the Young Horse to Jump
Some horses are natural jumpers, while others take weeks or even months to catch on. Teaching a young horse to jump requires patience and comprehension of equine anatomy.
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• jumping obstacles
• young horse
• presenting the fence
• young horse jumps
Morgan's Belief in Young Horse Pays Off
Toys In The Attic, a four-year-old pacer, overcame an unusual ailment to begin his career as a successful racehorse.
• toys in the attic
• tony morgan
• harness racing
• standardbred
• ohio state veterinary clinic
Safety for young horses
Young horses have a natural tendency towards self-destruction - but with a bit of forethought, it is possible to keep the accidents, and the vet's bills, to a minimum.
• safety
• horse safety
• young horses curiosity
• accidents
• horse accidents
The Great Age Debate
How old should your horse be before you ride him for the first time? This hotly-debated question is also one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure a healthy and happy future for your youngster - here are some of the issues involved.
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• horses
• young horses
• training young horses
• riding young horses
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.
• horses
• training
• colts
• young horses
• breaking
When grass is not enough
Young horses in the wild can naturally select their own herbal remedies for good growth and health. But for stabled horses, it's not that easy - so here's a guide to how we, as owners, can help out.
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• feeding young horses
• horse feed
• herbs
• herbal remedies
To Breed or To Buy? Part 1
Breeding your own foal is a rewarding but difficult and expensive business - here's how to avoid the pitfalls and make the choices for the foal that's right for you.
• young horses
• foal
• buying a young horse
• breeding a foal
• youngster
Too much, too young: Splints
Splints are one of the main causes of lameness in young horses. They can be painful to the horse and frustrating to the rider - yet they are easily prevented by a little careful horse management.
• horses
• young horses
• illness
• lameness
• lame horse
Saddling up
Make sure the first time you put a saddle on your horse is a positive experience for both of you, with a comprehensive guide to introducing and fitting this importance piece of equipment.
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• young horse
• tack
• equipment
• saddle
Tales from the Horse's Mouth: Part One
Get yourself and your horse ready for one of the most important steps of his life - introducing a bit for the first time.
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• young horses
• bits
• bitting
• mouthing
To Breed or to Buy? Part 2
How to buy the young horse that's right for you, with tips on assessing conformation and performance potential.
• young horses
• buying youngsters
• buying
• breed
• breeding
So much to buy - so little time!
Next time you go to the tack shop - take this shopping list! A no-frills guide to the equipment you will need as you train your young horse.
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• horses
• young horses
• training
• tack
The right breed for.... dressage
Dressage is a sport for perfectionists, demanding the very best from horse and rider. Start off with a youngster of the right breed and you're halfway there. Read on to find out which breeds do best in the international dressage arena.
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• young horse
• dressage
• passage
• flying change