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HORSES

3 Ways To Encourage Confidence In Your Horse

September 10, 2020
Do you want your horse to feel safe and have confidence? Mustang Maddy is here to help! She uses three different methods to encourage a braver, less anxious horse. You can achieve this and more with positive reinforcement, specifically clicker training! Mustang Maddy offers these methods for developing a confident horse… Method #1: Influence emotions...
horse lover cowgirl magazine
HORSES

10 Things Only Horse Lovers Understand

By Emily Fought
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August 6, 2020
Once you start riding be prepared to get lumped into a group of horse crazy girls. They speak their own language, spend all their time at the barn and are rarely understood by others. Horse lovers are a special breed! If you agree with this list, then you know you’re an equestrian. 1. Your social...
matt mills cowgirl magazine
HORSES

Tour Matt Mills' Barn And Meet His Reining Horses

By Emily Fought
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July 23, 2020
If you’re a fan of the fun and exciting sport of reining, then you will likely recognize the name of Matt Mills. He has been listed on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list consistently. Furthermore, Matt has over $965,000 in NRHA lifetime earnings. Talk about an exciting career! Have you ever wondered what his...
fitness cowgirl magazine
HORSES

10 Fitness Changes To Make You A Better Rider

By Emily Fought
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July 15, 2020
Every rider should strive to be their best version! Fitness, nutrition and mindset can all influence your rides. You can start by making some simple changes to your daily routine. Make these fitness changes! 1. Track your workouts with a fitness journal. This will allow you to see how much you’re progressing and what areas...
appalachian trainer face off cowgirl magazine
HORSES

The 2020 Appalachian Trainer Face Off Is Underway

By Emily Fought
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June 25, 2020
Created by the Heart of Phoenix equine rescue, the Appalachian Trainer Face Off is a training competition that began in 2017. The goal of the event is to get a large number of horses trained and adopted on a small budget. Each year it’s held in West Virginia. How Does it Work? Horses without much...
Virtual horse shows
HORSES

Show Your Horse Virtually With The APHA

By Emily Fought
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May 15, 2020
Many traditional horse shows have been canceled due to COVID-19. While some bans are being lifted, it doesn’t appear larger shows will be happening anytime soon. Riders and trainers will have to get creative if they want to showcase their skill and horse’s talent this year. Luckily, virtual shows have started to surface. Larger organizations...
Buddy
HORSES

How To Fix The Buddy-Sour Horse

By Emily Fought
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April 24, 2020
Horses are herd animals. They feel safe and secure in numbers. This can cause problems for riders though. A buddy sour horse will begin to panic when you take them away from their herdmates. The horse may buck, bolt, holler, or stop listening to your cues. Instead of being focused on you, their mind is...
Trust
HORSES

4 Steps To Building Trust With Your Horse

By Emily Fought
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March 24, 2020
Some people have a special bond with their horse. They have earned and developed trust! Horses are not cuddly or warm like dogs, but they show their trust through respect. Once you have it, they’ll see you as a herd leader. Riding and training will be much easier! 4 Steps to Building Trust 1. Establish...
Sensitive
HORSES

How To Ride A Sensitive Horse

By Emily Fought
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March 17, 2020
Sensitive horses are also known as high strung. They are usually forward, light on the aids, and quick to react. This can be wonderful for a skilled rider, but disastrous for a novice. A sensitive horse needs clear, understandable aids. They can quickly become frustrated or enter a flight mode, if provoked. There’s an art...
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