Posted On: March 3rd 2010 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
The idea of the “perfect riding” music has been in my head since last Saturday night when I was fortunate enough to watch some of the best riders in the world compete in the Masters…
Posted On: February 17th 2010 Posted By: Anne Gage
Have you ever been in a situation when riding your horse where his misbehaviour had you feeling vulnerable and out of control? Most riders will experience this situation…
Posted On: February 17th 2010 Posted By: Faith Meredith
The average horse weighs at least five or six times the average human adult. So it doesn't take a rocket scientist to predict who's going to win if they get into a pulling contest. Humans who find…
Posted On: February 17th 2010 Posted By: Ronald Meredith
The first horse I ever bought for myself was a registered Arabian mare. Her name was Rafsu and after all these years I can still remember her registration number. She was one of my two favorite horses…
Posted On: February 6th 2010 Posted By: Anne Gage
Your horse has just tried to bite you! You can't understand why this animal that you love and care for would behave in such a way. Horses that bite people are displaying…
Posted On: February 4th 2010 Posted By: Stacey Reynolds
What is Horse Chiropractic?
Horse Chiropractic, just like human chiropractic, is a drug-free addition to your animal's health care. Chiropractic can most importantly…
Posted On: January 2nd 2010 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
Okay… I admit I am a dressage rider, and am a little OCD… but this is part of my routine when I’m getting ready for a horse show, dressage show or an equestrian…
Posted On: January 1st 2010 Posted By: Stacey Reynolds
The topic I wanted to touch on today is a proper warm-up and cool down for winter riding. Most of us are riding to improve the performance of our horses, prepare for the spring show season, or just…
Posted On: November 22nd 2009 Posted By: Rick Gore
The following information is a model about the four stages of learning and how it relates to horses:
1- Unconscious Incompetence (I don't know what I don't know)
2- Conscious…
Posted On: November 17th 2009 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
Before you can pick the perfect music for your horse, you need to understand the difference between rhythm and tempo.
Many people use the words rhythm and tempo interchangeable, but they do not mean…
Posted On: October 15th 2009 Posted By: Rick Gore
Riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground. This is done with some luck, a good seat, balance, good equipment and of course a good Horse (Is there any other kind?). I…
Posted On: September 19th 2009 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
I have been asked a lot recently about why riders have such a hard time keeping their heels down. A heel that is not "down" may not have anything to do with the heel its self, but rather the…
Posted On: September 14th 2009 Posted By: Rick Gore
If you read about horse training, articles, books or talk with people about horses, they will commonly say things that may sound like double talk, cute…
Posted On: September 14th 2009 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
Ride your HORSE to MUSIC and solve training issues! Whether you are riding a dressage musical freestyle, or just riding your horse to music, there are TIPS you should know before you start. Over the…
Posted On: September 2nd 2009 Posted By: Janet Spangler
By Janet D. S. Spangler with Dr. Craig Wehrenberg, DC
“Outliers are those who have been given opportunities and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize…
Posted On: August 27th 2009 Posted By: Julie Goodnight
Common Complaints Topic 3
Julie Goodnight helps you calm your fidgety horse—helping him to be the rock-solid, trustworthy, still-standing horse you deserve. You’ll tie your horse and…
Posted On: August 3rd 2009 Posted By: Ruth Hogan Poulsen
1. Choose music that has dynamic changes. Dynamic changes are audible changes within the music (either volume or intensity) where you can make transitions. (for example, the music…
Posted On: July 30th 2009 Posted By: Rick Gore
Guys may not get this since most have never made cookies, but women who have made cookies will get it. So, my Buddy’s wife makes some great chocolate chip cookies. Any time we have…
Posted On: July 10th 2009 Posted By: Rick Gore
I have wanted to do an article on this for some time now. It is too bad, but it seems there are so many shysters, unethical horse trainers and just plain old rip off specialist out…
Posted On: June 30th 2009 Posted By: Julie Goodnight
Common ComplaintsTopic 2
My horse drags me, circles me and bumps into me when I’m leading him
Follow Julie Goodnight's behavior and training advice to help your horse be respectful…