How-To

Essential Exercises for the Perfect Sitting Trot

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February 7, 2024

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Struggling with the sitting trot? You're not alone! No matter your age, level of expertise, or the discipline you ride, it is a challenging skill to perfect. Achieving a smooth, effective sitting trot requires a balanced, independent seat that moves in harmony with your horse—without restricting their natural motion.

How to Select and Fit an Equestrian Riding Helmet

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September 7, 2023

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In the report “Ten years of major equestrian injury: are we addressing functional outcomes?” published in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of Trauma Management & Outcomes, lead author Jill Ball and a team of health professionals with the University of Calgary, the Foothills Medical Centre and the Calgary Health Region explored the outcomes of severe and serious equestrian injuries.

How to Get Ticked Off! - Horses and Ticks

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August 9, 2023

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Ticks are a nuisance that can often go undetected. Because of the risk of disease transmission (Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Equine piroplasmosis), it is important to frequently examine your horse for the presence of ticks, and to take steps to lower risk of exposure.

How to Keep Your Horse from Rushing the Jumps

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July 6, 2023

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Q: My horse always rushes the jumps. How can I slow him down and keep a more consistent rhythm in the approach to the jump?

How to Train a Horse's Mane

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April 4, 2023

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For most disciplines, the horse’s mane should fall on the right side of the neck. However, a mane might have a mind of its own and prefer to be on the left side, or maybe on both sides. I have always found that the best way to train a mane to lie flat on one side is to braid it and leave those braids in for a few days, or up to a week if possible.

Equine Entrepreneur 101

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February 27, 2023

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8 Keys to Making Your Dream Horse Business Profitable - One of the biggest challenges for equine entrepreneurs is viewing their business as a business. Many riders and horse lovers get into business as an extension of their love of horses, but a horse trainer, coach, or rider who is paid for their services is a self-employed professional. They’re operating a business just like anyone else selling goods or services.

11 Ways to Strengthen Your Ad Response

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February 8, 2023

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For acquiring customers and building brand engagement, advertising is a time-tested essential. The following strategies will help you write better, more effective copy for print and online advertising, and increase the response to your advertising message. Several inspired and award-winning ad examples are included to start your creative juices flowing.

How to Blanket a Horse in Cold Weather

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January 6, 2023

Whether you live in the balmier south or frigid northern slopes, you may wonder when, or if, you should provide your horse with equine clothing. Many horses do need a little help, especially when you try to keep their winter hair coat to a minimum.

How to Waterproof Horse Blankets

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December 22, 2022

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No blanket stays waterproof forever. After it's been well used for a few years, the waterproofing will wear off. You'll know it's time to re-waterproof when you notice wetness along the midline of the horse's back and croup.

How to Teach Your Horse Mounting Manners

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December 16, 2022

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Perhaps because it doesn’t affect one’s mark on the judge’s score card or change a barrel run time, many riders don’t put a lot of thought into teaching their horse to stand still at the mounting block – that is, until it starts to become a bigger problem. Before you find yourself doing a “Butch Cassidy mount-on-the-fly,” spend some time setting boundaries with your horse.