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Posted on Tuesday, 10th January 2012 by admin

If you’d rather set your Direct TV DVR to the game and be out jumping than anything else you can consider yourself a true horseman. If your CHILD feels this way and you justdon’tfollow our advice for getting into the sport your son or daughter loves.
Go to a Practice: It’s fascinating to watch someone good at horseback riding do it and the more you know about your child’s strengths and weaknesses the more you’ll want to encourage them. Go to a practice to show your support.
Spend Time with Horses: Particularly if your child owns a horse or rides the same one often, get out there with them and get to know the animal. The more familiar you are with the horse the more you can relate to their love for the sport.
Remember Your Passions: Sometimes the best way to get enthused about someone else’s hobby is to start one of your own whether it’s cooking ,reading or even soccer. Do something with your free time and find yourself longing to be more encouraging of your child’s hobby.

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Posted on Tuesday, 24th January 2012 by admin

Opinions about the martingale vary widely. Both the standing and running martingale correct head carriage and stop the rider from getting struck when the horse tosses his head. The standing martingale focuses pressure on the head to prevent it rising above the right height. In western-style riding, a shorter version called a “tiedown” keeps the horse from throwing his head when told to turn or stop.

The running martingale leaves slack whenever the head is positioned correctly, creating a line directly between the bit ring and the hand of the rider. The horse has more freedom, Read the rest of this entry…

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Posted on Wednesday, 11th January 2012 by admin

Looking for ways to calm your over anxious horse? It is helpful to know a horses natural demeanor delves from the predatory flight stimulus developed in herds. This tendency is accentuated by stress, over training or often boredom. Many equestrians and trainers use trail riding as a therapeutic recourse for an edgy horse or alternatively for a nervous rider.

Benefits
Whether your horse is a trail riding pro or a performance horse, the benefits of a nice leisure ride through the woods are tremendous.

Performance Overload
Many performance based training such as dressage or hunter/jumpers require a rigorous schedule. This balance between courses, shows, sales and constant pressure is difficult on both the horse and rider. A horses natural tendency when stressed is to become high strung, obstinate or “hot”.

Trail riding gives the equestrian an opportunity to remove their horse from the day to day expectations of training and offer them a moment of relaxation. A quiet walk or slow ride through the woods is an enjoyable experience for the curious equine and an improved attitude will commence. Regardless of whether the horse is a Warm blood or Quarter horse, the benefits remain the same.

Thoroughbreds and Young “Green” Horses
While most equestrians would be hesitant bringing a high strung, fit race horse or a young beginner on a jaunt through the woods, trail riding is a highly useful and calming strategy. Not only is this soothing for a horse already bred to be high strung but it is a fantastic training tool for the young. A “green” horse may be uncertain, initially because they are being introduced to a new environment. The outcome, however results in a strong connection between the horse and rider. The young horse will naturally look to their rider for direction and understanding, especially in unfamiliar territory. This new environment helps them tune into your actions and training techniques as they will trust you to navigate them safely.

Alternatively, the fit, bull headed racehorse will have similar reactions as they are no longer out in the open racing around an oval track. Not only will this relax them, especially taking it slow, but it will give them a break from the monotony of track life.

No matter the breed or discipline, trail riding is a fantastic resource. Both the horse and the equestrian will benefit from a little simmer down time. Ultimately this ideal break in training will produce a much calmer, reactive animal for training pursuits.

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Posted on Tuesday, 27th December 2011 by admin

Five Ways To Get Your Horse To Bend

In order to get one’s horse to bend, he or she must ensure that the horse is not stiff. If the horse is stiff, one should make sure he or she exercises the horse. The most important thing one can do in order to loosen their horse is lunging. This will make his muscles agile, and allow the horse to bend. The second tip to help one’s horse bend is walk him in multiple directions. Thirdly, one should be sure to take it slow Read the rest of this entry…

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Posted on Thursday, 11th August 2011 by admin

The sport of equine cutting was developed during the cattle drives of the American West in the mid to late 1800s. The American Quarter Horse is the predominate breed used for cattle drives and are still well suited to task. Their stocky frame and ability to cover short distances quickly make them ideal at separating an individual from the herd. The Thoroughbred, on the other hand, is more commonly used in racing and dressage events. However, breeds Read the rest of this entry…

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Posted on Tuesday, 9th August 2011 by admin

When you want to win your jumping event, it can be rather difficult if you mess up on the course. This is when you should have some tips on learning the memorize jump courses. Without these tips, it is rather easy to struggle while riding and easily miss a jump.

A great tip will be to take as many walks on the course as you are allowed. When you do this, it will allow you to pick up the pointers on when you should be making your turns, but also allow you to figure out the Read the rest of this entry…

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Posted on Monday, 8th August 2011 by admin

Horses, like people, can become bored in their work. Here are some easy ways to avoid a horse who hates his job.

First, go on a trail ride. Riding over natural terrain provides a strenuous workout as well as something new to look at. He’ll be building muscle and cardiovascular strength, but your horse won’t even feel like he’s working.

Second, limit your show schedule. Traveling to shows is stressful for horses. He may not resent his work Read the rest of this entry…

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Posted on Sunday, 7th August 2011 by admin

There’s a tendency among dressage riders to ride a test repeatedly in an effort to perfect it for the show ring. There are two problems with this approach that many riders run into at some point in their training.

First, your horse knows what’s coming next and goes on autopilot. Instead of listening to you, he automatically starts doing what he knows is coming next. The problem is that you lose the communication between the two of you that is Read the rest of this entry…

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