In order to achieve and maintain a successful relationship with our horses, we need to find some way to communicate. Picking up what your horse is trying to tell you is one thing, but we as herd leaders need to be able to get our point across in a clear way so that our horses…
Today I wanted to talk a bit about the Haflinger horse – a rather underrated horse breed that definitely deserves more time in the spotlight. The Haflinger breed was developed in Austria and northern Italy in the 19th century, so we’re talking about a European horse breed. Also known as Avelignese, the Haflinger is a small horse with…
Teaching your horse to ground tie: now that’s a useful technique for any horse owner. I’ve struggled with it a bit myself in my early days, but anticipating a horse’s reactions and knowing a thing or two about the way it thinks has helped me greatly. I’m here to share some of my experiences with…
Stock horses have been used on farms and ranches for generations, and they’re still indispensable to this day. That’s because they can do things no other animal or utility vehicle can do, whether we’re talking about working cattle or pulling heavy loads on fields. Today, stock horses are valued for their high intelligence and unique…
Horses are herbivores, which means that their diet is based exclusively on plants and lots of fiber. Most horse owners feed them hay or grain, and some let them graze peacefully on a pasture throughout the day. However, there are plenty of plants out there that are poisonous to horses. It’s worth noting that horses…
Horses can ingest a wide range of plants without experiencing any side effects, and some plants provide clear benefits for horses and other equines. However, there is one plant known to be harmful to horses above all others: horse nettle. How dangerous is horse nettle and how to spot it on your property? These are…
Lunging a horse is probably one of the most common and basic groundwork exercises. If you just got your horse, it represents a simple way to bond and to allow your horse to blow off some steam. While it might look simple and easy to do, it actually requires a bit of finesse to get…
Sidesaddle riding has been around for a long time. Some say it actually looks more elegant, while others value its practicality as a technique. Whatever you may think about it, riding a horse side saddle has quite a few advantages, especially if you’re planning to ride your horse in a dress or skirt. How do…
Before the invention of the horse saddle by the Sarmatians in 365 AD, people used to ride their horses bareback. Few people do this nowadays, as using a saddle brings with it a generous advantage set, including improved stability, security, and comfort for both the rider and horse. Still, if you do find yourself in…