Riding & Training

Training and Riding Horses category shall include all riding disciplines including horsemanship

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Never stand behind a horse, or you will surely get kicked. Busted!!!  This Image busts multiple Horse Myths.  Can you name other myths busted in this image?

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Only Horses do so much with Human Disabilities Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Down syndrome, Autism, and those with Cerebral Palsy are only a small sample: http://southcountymail.com/news/equine-therapy-center-has-a-new-home-in-rogersville/article_4985c4a4-dff5-11e1-a5b2-001a4bcf887a.html  

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This video done by an amateur, illustrates how any rider can with persistence and confidence can help their horse work through it’s fears. We recently read a story about a woman who while riding with a local trail club, could …

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  “My new gelding “Irish” has an unusual habit…he “burps”! He doesn’t do it all the time, but it is often. “… Hi! He doesn’t do it all the time, but it is often. He also opens his mouth and …

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 Call To Action Alert ALERT! Trail funding comes down to the wire in Congressional debate – and your help is needed NOW!   Compromises are being made in conference and may be devastating for trails!   The House and Senate …

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  “Do crops hurt horses or don’t they?” Do crops hurt horses or don’t they I believe they do but are you able to tell me for sure?   Dr. Jack Sales’ Answer: Hi Stacy. The use of a crop …

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  “Is it possible for a geldings’ penis to become twisted in his sheath to the point where he can no longer drop it?”… Dr. Jack Sales’ Answer: Hi Alex, This problem of the penis twisting up in the sheath …

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Cool and Collected            After training horses for over 40 years, I am firmly convinced that proper collection completely changes the dynamics of your horse’s performance. So how can I explain this fundamental aspect of training your horse? …

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  “Very sensitive back, shudders when you massage her. “… I have a 12 year old QH mare. She has a very sensitive back, she shudders when you massage her. Sometimes ok to ride, sometimes very moody. Cinchy too. Had …

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  ” He thinks it is joint ill…little sore inthe left hock…eating, drinking, and pooping.. The only symptom other than fever is she is lethargic. “… My 6 month old miniature filly has been running a fever, as high as …

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