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Training and Behavior Articles
Be Smart: Setting Goals with Your Horse
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Quirky Horses: The Stories of Jagger, Alex and Cactus
Dr. Carissa Wickens, extension horse specialist at the University of Florida, and Wendy Hein, Oregon State University...
Safe Ground Handling
No matter what age, type or breed of horse you work with, safe ground handling is important. Odds are likely that if...
Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider
A properly fitting saddle is an essential part of having a good ride. An ill fitting saddle may cause a lack of...
HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Effective Horse Training and Rider Development
A horseman must understand the basic nature of the horse and the training principles involved in a progressive...
Horse Fight vs Flight Instinct
Betsy Greene, Equine Extension Specialist, University of Vermont; and Pat Comerford, Equine Extension Specialist, Penn...
Basic Horsemanship Principles
Even the simplest of tasks performed around horses can take long periods of time for both the horse and handler to...
Saddling the Horse
There is more to the saddling process than throwing on a saddle and cinching the girth. Correct saddling and grooming...
Safety at Horse Shows
Common sense is the key to safe and successful horse showing. Safety procedures should not only be practiced at horse...
Showmanship and Grooming
Being able to handle your horse safely on the ground is an integral part of owning a horse. Showmanship takes this...
Bit Selection for Riding and Training Horses
Identifying differences in bit construction and understanding some of the important principles of bit use will provide...