Archive for November, 2009
Training A Horse – Part I
Posted by: | CommentsTraining a horse is a culmination of every single interaction you have with a horse. If you only focused on training a horse while you were riding and not otherwise, you would end up with a horse that is possibly perfect under saddle but could be potentially a terror on the ground.
If you bought a horse with a decent amount of experience, they probably have most of the aspects of good ground manners down pat. With that said, new surroundings and new interactions can evoke previous misbehaviors – and a reminder of what is expected of your horse could be required.
Training your horse, on the ground and in the saddle, is a gradual process of getting your horse’s attention and teaching him what you want him to do. You want the horse to think of you as its lead mare, no matter what the gender of the horse or the owner. Your horse may be a natural leader, which can make training a challenge.
Horses are herd animals and naturally crave a leader to show them what to do. It goes without saying that you are the one to be the leader in this relationship. You want to lead by earning the respect of your horse through your interactions.
Patience is a virtue, and it will be your best friend when Training A Horse. Keep in mind that the horse takes its cues from you, so it is important that you stay calm and relaxed. Then your horse will feel calm and relaxed, also. As he gains respect for you, your horse will begin to look to you for instruction, both while on the ground and being ridden.
Good ground manners are the foundation of a well-trained horse. Ground manners are, as the name suggests, the way your horse acts when he is not being ridden. Ground manners include your horse’s behavior in the field, in the stall, on the cross ties … everything except while being ridden. Good ground manners can be taught and attained through effective use of vocal and body language cues.
Check back for Part 2 in my series of traing a horse. Until then, give your horse a hug for me.
Katie
Training A Horse – Helping Your Head-Shy Horse Overcome Their Fear of Clippers
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One of the most common complaints horse owners have about the common ground manners of their horses, involves clipping their ears. Most horses will show at least some hesitation to having their ears clipped, especially the first few times. If you know the secrets to keeping your horse calm they will eventually get used to
First, cordless clippers are ideal for clipping. If you do use corded clippers, make sure that the cord does not get around your horse’s legs, and stays out of their face. Before you even turn the clippers on, rub them over your horse’s face, ears and neck for as long as it takes for them to get used to their feeling.
Once you can do this with no problem, turn the clippers on. Again, rub them over your horse’s neck, moving towards their ears. Do this slowly so they can get used to the sound and vibration. Once your horse is used to this, try clipping the ears. Take your time and don’t be forceful. Your horse will probably never love it, but they should tolerate it for short periods. I can only imagine how annoying it is and how much it must tickle. You should be understanding of that.
This process of slowly introducing new things works in many areas of training. If your horse has a problem with you brushing their face, be persistent, but slowly move from neck to face. It may not work the first time, for clipping or anything else, but with consistency and patience, your horse will learn not to be frightened or bothered.
Horse Trailer Power Electric Saddle Rack
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Our power saddle rack can be adapted for either a rear tack or side tack on your horse trailer. As well, we can make it swing out AND fold down, depending on the application you require. Here at Don Johnson Trailer Sales we have many horse trailer accessories, both stock and custom made. Check out our website at www.thetrailerplace.com to see other accessories, as well as horse trailers and living quarters trailers!
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World’s Tallest Horse – Guinness Book of World Records
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Tina, an English Shire, died April 1, 2008 in Niota, Tennessee owned by Jim and Marge Williams at the Springbrook Inn. In July 2007, only three years old, measured 20.1 hands, and was still growing! Guinness Book of World Records confirmed tallest living horse in Oct 2007. http://www.jensonshires.com/BigTina.htm
http://www.springbrook-inn.com/tina.php
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free horse training advice (1)
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This indispensable piece of training equipment is for sale right now on eBay. Just search for Galeton Martingale and you’ll find it.
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My horse-Lessons Learned
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Much more than just a horse~my best friend, companion, and my life. Bought in August 2005, this horse completes me. We have shown many times over Summer 2006, and he amazes me everyday. These are random pics from different events, all set to Carrie Underwood’s Lessons Learned. This song is the inspiration for Rudy’s show name, truly tells our stories. :)
“Our horses know our secrets; we braid our tears into
their manes and whisper our hopes into their ears”
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Training Horses that Spook, pt.1
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http://www.HorseTrainingVideos.com In this video, reining and cutting horse trainer, Larry Trocha covers how to deal with horses that spook.
Topics include:
Why horses spook.
How to minimize spooking.
How to control your horse.
If you like part 1 of this video, please rate it, leave a comment and add it to your favorites.
You can get more horse training tips at my website.
Take care,
Larry Trocha
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What are some good books to care for a horse both internal health and physically?
Posted by: | CommentsI am new to the horse business and currently own a few books: the horse nutrition bible, the complete horse care guide. i am going to be taking care of only one horse for now and don’t want to make it sick or nething. also, what are the liability laws for minnesota? how can i get ahold of contracts for horse boarding?
Check Texas A&M’s equine site, they have some good articles on feeding the equine athlete, or brood mare etc. Not too sure about minnesota but here you are not liable if someone is riding your horse and gets hurt, ‘inherant risk’. But you are liable if your horse gets out and say someone wrecks their car by hitting it or running off the road to miss it.
About how much is it to get a horse?
Posted by: | CommentsI have been looking into getting a horse for a while now and i am just wondering how much it will all add up to. Like a trained horse. Plus all the equipment and boarding.
okkk it all reallyyyyyyy depends on WHAT you get….
the horse– this depends on the type you want, green or not, breed, etc… this can be anywhere from free-THOUSANDS of dollars.
the board– this depends on where and what you get and in or outdoor boarding. but anywhere from $100-600 PER MONTH
the equipment– depends how nice a saddle, pads, bridle, cleaning equipment, etc… but probably anywhere from $1000-$3000.
the fees– depends what you get here also. the farrier, the dentist, trainer possibly, etc this is about ummm $600-$800 per year
FOOD– wether you get grain, oats, hay etc… but around $1000-$3000 per year
so your total cost……… is really unlimited.
What to expect when taking horse riding lessons?
Posted by: | CommentsMy boyfriend and I have been thinking about taking horse riding lessons for the past few months. I’m 18 and he’s 21, and we have no experience with horses past feeding, watering, and leading them.
What would we expect with our first lesson and a few afterward, and, in general, do most instructors allow 2 people to take the lessons together?
i used to take lessons, you could have pretty many people in a ring at one time, they were very strict seeing as one little mistake could be the difference of life or death, you’d start western style and they’d probubly get the horses ready for you, most lessons are 30 mins but you could do an hour
