When driving a two-wheeled vehicle it is important to ensure it is properly balanced. This practice is not only important for your animal’s ability to pull, but aids in their comfort, and will ensure you benefit from a smoother ride.
We have all admired show-stopping jump courses. With their cut-out graphics, unique fillers, and vast array of colours it is hard not to be inspired. However, when looking to purchase jumps, the cost of wings, poles, fillers and other accessories quickly adds up. But with a little bit of DIY and some basic tools you can easily make your own basic jump standards at home.
Carriage driving is a sport with many variations, vehicles, and methods. In this article we discuss and explain some of the most popular driving configurations.
Clicker training relies on positive reinforcement utilizing behavioral psychology by rewarding desirable behaviors. It is an effective alternative training method which can help build a clear communication with your horse, and can be introduced into most existing training programs.
This exercise is simple to set up and requires four poles that are laid on the ground creating a square or box shape. This pole formation is great for groundwork and under saddle making a fun addition to your training program.
Fecal Egg Count (FEC) is a technique that veterinarians can use to help monitor your horse’s internal parasite levels, determine the efficacy of current deworming treatments, and can aid in future decisions with when and how to treat your horse.
Polework can spice up your flatwork routine and is particularly beneficial for horses who need to focus on building strength, stamina, and fitness or who are coming back into work after a break or injury. Polework can be used in ground training or under saddle and is suitable for all levels of training.
Cavaletti are small wooden horse jumps consisting of a fixed straight pole which is anchored at each end by an X frame. They are designed to be low to the ground and offer three heights which can be selected by changing which side you select from the X frame construction.
Bitless riding is just one of many trends in the equestrian world that aim to offer an alternative from traditional riding equipment. With a variety of options available on the market today here is a list of a few options you may wish to consider when making the switch to bitless riding.
The holiday season is one full of tradition. This time of year, many of us will mark the season by putting up a tree, hanging lights, and visiting family and friends. But how many of you are ready for the knock on the door from Mari Lywd “The Grey Mare”?