CRACKING HOOVES – THEY’RE NO JOKE
Hoof cracks are a common but often overlooked issue in our equine companions. Many of us are guilty of trivialising […]
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ASKHQ: THE TROT-UP
Q: How do you trot up a horse correctly? A: A veterinary inspection commonly involves leading a horse in a
ASKHQ: MOTIVATION WITH YOUNG HORSES
Q: How can I stay motivated when working with young horses? A: Working with young or green horses can be
ASKHQ: SEPARATION ANXIETY
Q: My horse won’t walk away from the barn to work, as he doesn’t want to leave his friends behind.
ASKHQ: STRETCH IT OUT
Q: What is the best way to shorten my reins after allowing my horse to stretch? Asked by Kath Harrison
ASKHQ: STRETCHING OUT
Q: My horse tosses his head when he comes up from a stretch? Why is this? Asked by Kath Harrison
ASKHQ: WEIGHT AIDS
Q: What are the weight aids? My instructor often asks me to use my weight as an aid, and I
ASKHQ: WHAT IS ‘SOFT FEEL’ IN COWBOY DRESSAGE®?
Q: What is ‘Soft Feel’ in Cowboy Dressage? A: ‘Soft Feel’ (or ‘Fresh Rein’) is the guiding principle of Cowboy
ASKHQ: CONFORMATION
Q: Which conformational factors are considered important to look for in a riding horse? A: When looking at the conformation
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ASKHQ: HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A YOUNG HORSE TO BECOME BALANCED?
Asked by Briana McGull This is a very open-ended question that is entirely dependent on the horse’s individuality and upbringing.