Articles by Jeanette

So you think you can slow down a horse with a bit? This is a very common misconception about horses. Bits are not made to […]

Sitting trot is the most difficult gait for most horseback riders. Sitting trot takes time, practice, a forgiving horse, and, perhaps most importantly, an ability […]

Are you making the switch from the Western riding to English riding but would like to find an English saddle with a more distinctive western […]

Teaching a horse to lay down is a particularly difficult trick to teach a horse. Remember that horses are fight or flight animals, to ask […]

So you want to go trail riding with your dog? While the back of a horse might not be the safest place to carry a […]

what is a "hand" measurement? A hand is the unit of measurement used to measure horses. A hand is equal to four inches even. A […]

Horses who bite must be taught this is an unacceptable behavior! Horses learn to bite for several reasons. To prevent your your from biting, it […]

“Why do Dressage riders hold such tight contact?” is a relatively common question from riders watching a dressage test or exhibition the first time. What […]

Horse Show Survival Kit Don’t get caught without the essentials at your next horse show! When showing horses it is important to be stocked with […]

This photograph illustrates the difference a well groomed mane can make to the overall appearance of a horse. With a nicely trimmed mane, a seemingly […]