A horse is a hoofed animal that is bred for a variety of reasons like carrying and pulling loads, racing, and riding. It is considered to be a fascinating animal and most people dream of owning one or more. Depending on the reasons you would like to keep one, a horse can be a pet or a farm animal. Before purchasing this animal, a few factors have to be considered as owning one comes with a lot of … [Read more...]
4 Examples of Horse Barn Plans and Building Tips
Any aspiring horse owner or those who already own a horse know that horses, although majestic, are delicate animals that need a proper housing structure with partitions for each animal. A horse barn is a structure that is built specifically by horse owners to house these animals. The durability and comfort of a horse barn are decided during the initial planning stages where key important decisions … [Read more...]
Tips For Clipper Training Horses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrqOs1sb3H8 So much of working with horses, or really any animal for that matter, is teaching them how to respond to new “threats” in life. Teaching a horse to respond in a healthy way keeps both the horse AND the rider safe. Think about trail riding and any jumping competition- most of the obstacles that are encountered are designed to test the horse’s ability … [Read more...]
Natural, Healthy Approaches To Your Horse’s Health
When our horses are hurting and struggling, we want to do everything we can to help them out. We turn to vets, chiropractors, massage therapists, and more to help figure out what will help our equine friends. Dr. Nels Rasmussen understands helping horses out more than most people, so much so that he has dedicated his life to helping animals remove blocks in their body so that they can function … [Read more...]
Deep Connection: The Art & Science of Riding with Barbara Koot
Sometimes we lose focus of what’s important in riding. We get so focused on the fame or the prize that we lose sight of the most important part: the connection with the horse. Barbara Koot was at the height of her career when she learned the immense power of the connection between horse and rider. Barbara and her sister are both highly successful riders and their father was their biggest … [Read more...]
Tips & Insight From Dressage Expert Trainer & Judge
Get To Know: Trainer & Judge, Gwen Ka’awaloa, Dressage Expert Gwen says she was predisposed to horse riding, and especially dressage. Her grandfather was a cavalry officer in the German army, so when Gwen was ready to learn to ride, she learned from her mother. The regimented, formal style just makes sense to her, and she has embraced the formal, dressage world for years now. She … [Read more...]
Tips For Healthy Equine Foot Care
The Basics For Keeping Your Horse Healthy By Taking Care Of Your Horse's Feet We all know shoeing is important for horses, but no one is more passionate about the health of horse feet than Doug Hewlitt! Doug Hewlitt has seen a lot in the last 16 years of full time shoeing in Colorado. He got into the industry originally because he couldn’t find anyone else who he could trust to do a good enough … [Read more...]