16Sep
While it may seem simple, the horse walk is an important gait that can tell you a great deal about your horse’s overall capabilities as a performance animal With four even beats, a good walk is a sign of a good canter, and offers a predictor of how correct a
horse’s movement will be in the long run
Horse gaits are normally categorized into two groups: the “natural” horse gaits that nearly every horse will have without any training, and the “amble,” or the “ambling” gaits, which is a collection of several other smooth footfall patterns that may appear naturally in some individuals but which usually occur only in certain horse breeds, and often require special training of the horse before a rider can request them on command…
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16Sep
While most breeds of horses are widely supported by an associations that takes care of the registration of the horses in its breed, not all associations are quite equal In fact, some are well known for their excellent support of their members base, while others are nothing more than glorified registries
There are many different things that set apart breed associations, so that the membership benefits and the breed has the opportunity to grow…
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16Sep
While many people understand the basic concept of longing, it is amazing how often the basic language of longing is lost Longing a horse is not simply having it run around in circles Instead, it is a fine-tuned training process where your horse listens to your aids as carefully as though you were riding…
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16Sep
The internet is an amazingly wide place with millions of places to visit It is easy to imagine that you are anonymous in the midst of such a vast world of information Unfortunately it is just when we believe that we are no more than a speck of dust, when we become the speck of dust that everyone notices…
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16Sep
Properly socializing your puppy is all about exposure
Dog ownership can sometimes be related to experiences that we have as humans For instance, when a child is going to the dentist, to school, a zoo, or any other environment for the first time, or meeting someone new, there can be apprehension and discomfort; even fear, as a result of experiencing these new events…
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16Sep
There are many types of bedding common to horse farms across North America At each barn you will see owners that swear by their bedding type, and assert that it is far better than anything else But, how can you tell which bedding really is best…
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16Sep
So, you have wanted a horse all your life, but you can’t seem to get your parents to agree to get you one Well, what you need is a plan, a parent friendly plan that shows your parents just how a horse will affect your life
Start off by getting a job…
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16Sep
If you are looking to buy a horse at an auction, it is important to carefully assess the horses before the sale begins Take the time to look them over, and develop an idea of what you would be willing to pay for each one before it enters the ring Keep the following five tips in mind as you shop at auction…
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16Sep
We love our dogs, but sometimes they can drive us crazy with bad behavior, stubbornness or incessant barking By trying to obtain a better understanding of what our dog’s behavior means, we can build a better relationship with them
One of those key behaviors that need to be reeled in is the canine tendency to bite…
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16Sep
While most people are familiar with many of the pure breeds of horses, there are many interesting crossbreds Each breed has its own benefits, and it is not unusual for people to try to get the best of both breeds by crossing them The following are some common crossbreds and their usual characteristics…
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