Helping with Horse IssuesTo subscribe to our Horse Blog (no e-mail necessary), right-click on the orange RSS button, and then paste the URL into your RSS reader. Or click on the My Yahoo! button or My MSN or Add to Google button if you keep a personalized home page there. Enjoy… Jun 20, 2009, Horse LinksNot finding what you’re looking for… let us help direct you. We want to help in any way we can. Listed below are some horse links that we have found on the web that might be of interest to you. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2007, Branding and GatheringTo many horse owners, branding and gathering cattle isn’t what comes to mind when thinking of spending time with their horses. However, in my opinion – that’s as good as it gets. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2007, Trail riding, round up clubs, play daysTrail riding and going to your local round up clubs events and play days are some of the most relaxing and enjoyable things you can do with your horse. Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 6, 2007, Yahoo Authentication
Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 28, 2007, Flagging your horse from the fenceFlagging your horse from the fence is something you want to do after they are used to it from the ground. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 28, 2007, Variations on fence work with horsesThere are many variations on fence work with horses that you can try. Literally you can do just about anything from the safety of the fence. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 28, 2007, Getting on your horse from the fenceGetting on your horse from the fence can be taught pretty easily. It may take some time but its really neat. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 27, 2007, Roping around your horse from the fenceRoping around your horse from the fence gets him used to a rope being swung around him and over him before you ever get on his back. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 27, 2007, Get your horse used to Movement from the fenceIf you get your horse used to movement from the fence (movement above him) you’ll see the difference in your first ride, and even some “broke horses.” Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 21, 2007, Working with feelWhen it comes to horses, working with feel is the only way to truly operate. Feel is really all the horse has to go on. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 18, 2007, Head Bobbing horsesThere are ways to deal with a head bobbing horse without resorting to abuse or gimmicks. Some things need to be checked first to make sure they’re not the cause. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 18, 2007, Horse TalkIf you love horses…or if you’d simply love to learn more about them, please subscribe to Horse Talk. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 13, 2007, Barn Sour Horses. As frustrating as barn sour horses can be, we would sure not want to vent this frustration on the horse. When you really stop and think about it, it actually is pretty smart on the horse’s part Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 8, 2007, Horse ParasitesLearning about the different types of internal horse parasites (worms) is the first step in controlling them. This task is a responsibility that each horse owner must be prepared to take on. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 8, 2007, Preventing or controlling horse parasitesIn order to be the most effective in preventing or controlling horse parasites, it is best to take a two-pronged approach. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 3, 2007, Live and LearnKaras story Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 26, 2007, Jiggy Horse (My horse won’t walk or stand)A lot of people have trouble with a jiggy horse – a horse that won’t walk or has the wiggles and cant stand. I'll share with you what I have learned to help in this area. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 25, 2007, Tom Thumb / Argentine BitsThere seems to be a whole lot of confusion surrounding the Tom Thumb bit. It is considered a “transition” bit by a lot of folks, although their horses would disagree. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 25, 2007, Horse bitingSo often horse biting is a habit that is taught or enabled by us on so many levels. Horses need to be taught the respect that should be in a human relationship. Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 25, 2007, Grazing bits, shank bits, curb bitsGrazing bits (also commonly called shank or curb bits) are leverage type bits. The mouthpiece is usually solid across with some type of port (raised area) for tongue relief. Permalink -- click for full blog post
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