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Although horse surcingles can be categorized into several different varieites, all surcingles buckle around the horses barrel, with the top part resting just behind the […]
Articles by Jeanette
Aids for Direct Reining A Horse
Direct reining most horses is fairly straightforward. This article discusses 1. teaching a horse to direct rein and 2. how to direct rein a trained […]
Horse Throwing Head with Bit On
Has your horse recently started throwing his head with a bit on? When horses throw their head it can be a sign of several things. […]
Pretty Horse Halters
Most halters are made in boring colors. Pretty horse halters can be hard to find. Pretty horse halters are unusual, but some manufacturers are beginning […]
Horse Holding Tail to the Side — What does this Mean?
What does it mean when a horse’s holding their tail off to one side? A horse holding its tail to one side can mean several […]
English Saddle Billets
This photo shows the part of an english riding saddle known as the “billets”. The billets are three straps underneath the top flap, on each […]
A Diagram of the Dangers of Riding a Horse Curb Bit with Contact
Although shanked curb bits are an extremely popular bit type in the USA, they are probably one of the most misunderstood pieces of horse tack. […]
How to Keep Horses Cool in the Summer
When the three digit temperatures roll in, how can you keep your horses cool through the heat of the summer? Keeping horses cool in the […]
How To Teach a Horse to Pick up a Hat
Teaching a horse to pick up a hat- or any object- is not that difficult. With frequent, short sessions you can have horse horse picking […]
How Can I tell if my Horse’s Shoes Fit Correctly
It should be fairly easy to tell if your horse’s shoes fit correctly. A horse with a correctly fit shoe will have a shoe shaped […]