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A cribbing horse will lock their front teeth to a surface, usually wood, and swallow air. It’s a nasty vice that can cause health issues and destroy the barn. A severe cribber will latch onto anything they can find. It’s a nasty habit that can’t be cured, but it can be managed by taking appropriate...

Sometimes it can be hard to know how to handle a difficult horse or situation. The important thing, is that you remain calm and put your horse’s best interest in mind. There are a number of behaviors that you should never consider engaging in. They will have damaging effects on your horse, both physically and...

Horses are not immune to developing nasty habits that are flat out dangerous! They can pick them up from other horses or even their handlers and riders. Some may act out because of pain, exhaustion, stubbornness, or fear. One thing is for sure, it’s essential to nip it in the bud right away. Here’s a...

You know the one, he’s swinging his head around to bite you, he’s dancing in the crossties, or he’s bloated like a balloon. No rider wants to deal with a cinchy horse. The term describes a horse that acts out when you go to saddle him or tighten the girth (or cinch). It’s time to...

An effective rider will know how to reward their horse for desirable behavior and correct him when he misbehaves. It can be very tricky to communicate with him so he understands what you want and don’t want. You’ll want your horse to trust you, which makes it important to be careful in how you respond...

We know dressing up as a “Cowgirl” is a very popular costume for Halloween. It usually includes wearing a pair of cheap cowboy boots, finding a cheesy hat at a costume shop, and some Daisy Duke jean shorts. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…but these cowgirl Halloween costumes are just straight up...