Emily Fought Contributions HORSES Scoring Your Horse's Body Condition Equestrians use the Henneke Horse Body Condition Scoring System to determine if their horse is too skinny, overweight, or just right. Without a universal system, it would be difficult for vets, trainers, and riders to agree. Body condition can be interrupted differently, depending on who you ask. Your Horse’s Body Condition Score The scale ranges... HORSES 12 Ways Your Horse Expresses Their Feelings Horses don’t use spoken words to express their feelings; rather, they use their body and various sounds to communicate. It can be hard for a novice to pick up on what each one means. It’s only after spending lots of time with them do you truly start to understand the different signals. You can determine... HORSES A Hint Of Glitter For Your Dazzling Horse It’s show season! Who’s ready to woo the crowd and judges with a bit of glitter? Add a dash of sparkle to your horse and they’ll be the talk of the competition. Glitter and accessories also make for a good photo shoot. You can put tinsel in their mane and tails. There are glitter body... HORSES Teaching Your Horse To Stop Putting Their Tongue Over The Bit Some riders know the trouble of a horse that puts their tongue over the bit. It can be frustrating! The horse may be young and inexperienced or they may be an older horse that developed a bad habit of doing it. Either way, you’ll need to find a solution to put a stop to it.... HORSES Why Everyone Needs A Chestnut Horse They’re shiny like a penny! There’s something about a beautiful chestnut horse that catches your eye. While blue roans and buckskins may be trendy, there’s something timeless about a good red horse. When the sun hits them just right, they glisten like no other coat color. You may have heard that chestnut mares are the... HORSES The Three Fs Of Horses The 3Fs of horses was developed by equine behaviorist, Lauren Fraser. They’re the top three demands of a happy life for horses. If you ask a horse owner what would make their equine friend happy, you might get a range of answers. Lauren challenged the horse industry to set aside their own human perceptions and... HORSES How To Stay Balanced In The Saddle A balanced rider is less likely to fall off. They’re also better at using their seat and communicating with their horse. You’ll need to train your body when you first start riding. While there are some naturally-balanced riders, the vast majority of us need to work at it. Luckily, once you develop balance in the... HORSES 5 Horse Breeds Perfect For Trail Riding There are all sorts of trail riders from competitive riding to leisurely hacks around the farm. Some enjoy trail obstacles, while others like a scenic ride. Any sound horse that has the right temperament, experience, and conditioning can successfully be a trail horse. There are some breeds that tend to handle the job like old... HORSES What Does A Good Mover Look Like? Some horses move in a way that catches your eye. There’s something about these horses that allows them to stand out. They often make great performance horses in ranch riding, reining, cutting, and other western disciplines. It can be helpful to train your eye when evaluating a new prospect or improving your current mount. If... << 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 216 >>