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When mounting, how do I calm my nervous, fidgety horse so he won't try to run off?

Your horse can learn new things about being mounted and instead of being nervous and fidgety, he will learn that standing still and cooperating is worthwhile and will bring rewards.

Is Your Horse Too Skinny or Too Fat? Body Scoring Has the Answer

Being too thin or too heavy can affect your horse's health, fertility and performance.

Horse Care Guidelines - Be Responsible and Reap the Rewards

Routine horse care requires a significant commitment of money, time, and labor, but the rewards that come from making a significant commitment to your horse's well-being far surpass the costs involved.

Horse Dietary Supplements - An Overview

Does your horse really need costly supplements? Scientific research in horse nutrition has answered many questions regarding the need for supplements in a horse's diet.

Selecting a Home for Your Horse

For horse owners that have a choice about where their horse is kept, this article may provide some surprises. Learn about the pros and cons of caring for your horse at home or putting him in a boarding stable.

New Program Recognizes Humanely Trained Tennessee Walking Horses

With an eye toward a sound and versatile future for competitive Tennessee walking horses, The Humane Society of the United States announced the “Now That’s a Walking Horse!” grant and recognition program.

Study Using Remote Controlled Cars Creates Horse Training Controversy

Findings of Australian researchers using a remote control car to mimic the actions of a trainer suggest  that two techniques in Monty Roberts’ training apply emotional pressure to horses, and their response is based on their natural instincts related t

Horse Training With Treats, Does It Work?

Can you use treats to train your horse? Most expert say no, but some say yes. Read on to find out how you can use treats to get better behavior from your horse.

Winter Priorities for Best Practices Horse Health Care

Less daylight plus inclement weather during the winter season tend to cause horse owners to spend less quality time with their horses.

Using the Counter Canter To Build Your Horse's Strength

The counter canter means the horse is cantering on a circle going left and the rider deliberately makes the horse canter with the right canter lead, so the canter lead doesn't change when the direction is changed.

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