IN THE SADDLE

This page provides resources on facilities for horses, trail riding, exercise, and performance information. These blogs will help you get in the saddle and start riding.

Training and Behavior

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Just like humans, horses’ behaviors can change depending on the situation and environment. Learn more about training, training techniques, and horse behavior in the blogs.

Trail Riding

Trail riding has more benefits than just getting in the great outdoors. Learn more about the different aspects of horse trail riding like etiquette, first aid, tips and tricks for different environments, and more.

Horse Learning Lessons

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eXtension’s team of horse experts has developed specialized lessons to provide the most complete information about horse care and management.

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RECENT RESOURCE BLOGS

Extinguishing Heat Stress for the Horse and Rider

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Stallion Behavior and Handling

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Ins and Outs of Winter Riding

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Gaits of the Horse

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Tips for Cooling a Hot Horse Infographic

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Tips for Desert Riding

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Be Smart: Setting Goals with Your Horse

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Hippology Academy

The 2025 Hippology Academy kicks off on February 9. It's back! Topics for this year include First aid and vitals for horses, Pre-purchase exams, Equine viral diseases, Behavior of horses, Equine metabolic issues, Forage selection for horses. Content for each topic...

Developing Horsemanship Hands and Seat

In this video, Kathy Anderson explains certain drills that riders can do to develop the desired horsemanship hands and seat for both english and western disciplines. Introduction Western Drills at a Walk Western Drills at the Jog Western...

Ground Handling Horses Safely

By understanding life from the horse's point of view, you can learn to anticipate and safely react to your horse's natural instincts. This video demonstrates safe and proper methods for: Approaching Haltering Leading Tying and General handling of horses. This video...