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Meet Some Of The 2023 Appalachian Trainer Face Off Horses

July 10, 2023
Heart of Phoenix, an equine rescue in West Virginia, started the Appalachian Trainer Face Off in 2017. This competition enlists the help of trainers to showcase adoptable horses. They have their work cut out for them, as many of these horses are unhandled! In August, the trainers show off their horse’s accomplishments in a competition....

How To Exercise Your Horse Without Riding

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June 30, 2023
Riding isn’t the only way to provide your horse with daily exercise. There are plenty of simple ways to keep them in tip-top shape without climbing into the saddle. For some horses, they can’t be ridden due to their size, their age, or an injury. Other times, you may be too busy and don’t have...

The Art Of Ponying Your Horses

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June 23, 2023
Ponying can be very beneficial. It allows you to exercise two horses at once. This type of training also introduces an inexperienced horse to under saddle work. The horse being lead is exposed to a variety of new situations. They’ll get a boost of confidence, if done properly. It does take some riding and handling...

The Beauty Of War Bridles

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June 16, 2023
Native Americans rode in war bridles before transitioning to a European saddle and bridle. These unique bridles don’t have headstalls or metal bits, rather they consist of a rope and two small metal rings at either end. Nowadays, you may occasionally spot one, but they’re quite rare. This piece of tack can be fun to...

Turning Vs Bending While Riding

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June 14, 2023
In training, most riders work toward getting control of their horse’s body and feet. Turning and bending helps riders to achieve this. It’s important to note that these maneuvers are actually different. Turning your horse is not the same thing as bending them. They each have a different purpose! Ideally, you’ll teach you horse how...

The Coolest Horse Tricks

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May 31, 2023
Some horse trainers get very creative with the tricks they teach. They can get their horses to do all sorts of unique maneuvers from rearing and bowing to smiling and dancing! It takes a lot of time and effort to master these tricks though. These horses deserve a round of applause. Horse Tricks How adorable...

Build A Connection With Your Horse

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May 30, 2023
Did you know training can be as simple as hanging out with your horse? A good foundation starts with building a connection. So often, riders demand things from their horse with little regard to the impact that it has. You can ride and have fun, but also have a happy and willing horse. This is...

Calming The Anxious Horse

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May 24, 2023
There are many different temperaments amongst horses. Some are naturally more anxious and spooky. They tend to be on high alert at all times. Fortunately, there are training tactics you can try to help calm them down. In some cases, more experience and exposure is the answer. Other times, the horse needs to be kept...

Getting Your Horse To Move Toward The Mounting Block

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May 21, 2023
All too often, horses will move away or sidestep when the rider steps onto the mounting block. This poor behavior can be frustrating for a rider who now needs to reposition their horse. Fortunately, this behavior is correctable! You can actually have your horse step toward the mounting block and position themselves perfectly for you...
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