Desensitizing horses ideas

Bombproof is a term used in the horse world to describe a horse that isn’t afraid of anything; the idea is that a bomb could go off a few feet away from the horse and it wouldn’t even flinch. The way to make your horse bombproof is by putting them through desensitizing training. Desensitizing is […]

Horse obstacle course ideas abound. Whether for a horse obstacle course competition or just horse trail class obstacles check out the...

Your horse moves off because he anticipates what you’ll want him to do next. He knows that when you land in the saddle, work is about to start. So he moves off, ready to ride…but…you…

Enjoy the fun of a horse trail obstacle course - and more - at the recent CMA horse campout at Montana de Oro State Park.

Trust building exercises to do with your horse that is all on the ground. Builds confidence and trust in horse and handler.

Sometimes you can't ride. Sometimes you don't want to. Here are 31 fun and useful things you can do with your horse - other than riding.

As winter approaches, reduced sunlight increases melatonin production in horses, resulting in hair growth. However, there can be variation or inhibition in growth due to a horse’s climate, clipping, or even the use of artificial

Ali Patton on Instagram: "#ad The horse owner who knows all the hacks to make horse ownership a bit easier. My favorite hack for those of us who own reiners or cowhorses is to use @scootbootsdownunder over your horse’s slider shoes for added traction when you’re not doing sliding stops. I use mine for trail riding, turnout in muddy conditions, and trailering! #reiner #cowhorse #horses #horseriding"

If your horse is nervous or distracted, these groundwork exercises will help with getting your horse's attention back on you.

Lyndsi Hardin Pratt on Instagram: "Lessons in scary things with @wildheartsequestrian Exposing the horses to scary, unexpected objects at home helps prepare them to better handle new environments when we travel. As a reactive horse, Marengo needs a lot more of this! #equestrianperformer #libertyhorsemanship #hispanoarabe #andalusianhorse #horsetricktraining #horsetricks #libertyhorsetraining #libertytraining #libertyhorses #libertyhorse #horsetraining #spookyhorses #girlsandhorses"