Some basic advice for future horse owners and a reminder to those of us who do own horses about the inherent dangers and the mental and physical needs of the horse. A great link to an interesting blog – Fugly Horse of The Day. Continue reading this POST
Posts Tagged ‘beginners’
What Makes a Good Rider?
What constitutes a good rider? We’ve been asking this question throughout horse history and many good horse people out there have contributed their answers. Read on for a brief summation of some of the important aspects of good riding. Continue reading this POST
Raising Your Own Horse
Raising your own horse is like baking a cake from scratch. If you start with quality ingredients, follow the recipe, take your time, don’t open the oven door before the timer goes off, test for doneness, and don’t over-bake or set the heat too high, you end up with something delicious! In horse speak – if you start with a healthy horse, use tried and true training/handling methods… Continue reading this POST
First Horse
Getting your first horse is an exciting moment. It can also be a costly mistake. There are many considerations that go into buying that “first” horse and more time than not these are overlooked or unknown for that first-time horse buyer. It is easy to get ‘swayed’… Continue reading this POST