Approach your Horse using Three Ps of Horse Training

January 10, 2012 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

When you wish to train a horse you’ll have to catch it first. This sounds simple enough, but if this is your first attempt at doing so it can be surprisingly frustrating. This is actually the most important step of all in training. The trust foundation is laid in this step. No matter what you do with any horse at any stage of training, remember the basic 3 p’s- patience, persistence, and positive reinforcement. These three training elements work together and are relevant with each step of training along the way.

The most efficient way to begin the approach is to have the horse in an enclosure of easily manageable size. A round pen is ideal, but if you don’t have one a paddock or other large fenced enclosure will work.

Begin by approaching the enclosure with a casual demeanour. Do your very best to relax and give the impression of calm. Leave your life’s stress outside the pen. Since horses are prey animals, they are easily intimidated by anyone or anything that emits stress or aggression of any kind. This represents a possible threat and the last thing you want is for your horse to see you as a threat. Trust must be built between the two of you.

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Best choice of animal bedding

January 6, 2012 · Posted in horse riding · 1 Comment 

recycled cardboard bedding

Consider this when you choose animal bedding. Most of the time, you will use the product one time, then muck it out. Whether large animals or small pets, you are constantly changing their pens. Why not use a recycled product instead of purchasing one that you will use only a single time and then it goes into the rubbish? Here are just some of the reasons you should consider recycled cardboard as an option.

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Learn to Ride a Horse – Some Tips to Help You

December 17, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

There are three rules that I believe should be followed whenever someone decides to learn to ride a horse:

1. Get a good instructor.
2. Get an older, experienced horse, preferably a schoolmaster, which is a very well-educated horse.
3. Start with horse handling skills from the ground.

Having a good instructor is vital to help a new rider gain confidence and knowledge at a pace that you can take on. There are different levels of instructor, and also different disciplines, so getting the right one is key to learning how to ride successfully.

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An Introduction to Horse Riding Video

November 21, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

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An Introduction to Horse Riding

November 18, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · 1 Comment 

I did a show in the beginning of the decade where I learned bareback
horse-riding. Before that time my most active involvement with horses had
been at hokey wilderness trails and occasional discussions with avid
equestrians I’d randomly meet near my home town in southwestern Ohio. I
had seen horses on screen all my life, of course, but being that I grew up in
a mid-size city (even though it was surrounded by farmland on all four sides,)

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horse riding apparel

November 16, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Equestrian apparel
Everything in this online store is all about equestrian apparel. All of their products are of its finest quality with affordable price. The Equestrian Corner also offers some discounts and free fast shipping with orders of $74.99 and …

Horse Riding Fitness

January 25, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Horse Riding Fitness

By Jackie Johnson

Riders are always searching for that edge to make them better. They try new instructors or new techniques with their horse, new gear, but many never stop to think about how they can improve their own body with a targeted horse riding fitness program you will train your muscles in a way that is specific for a rider. In taking such a course, any rider, beginner or experienced, will see improvements. You see, a rider is a unique athlete and needs to have particularly strong core muscles and most important flexible lower back joints. The understanding of the function of the riding muscles provides a rider with knowledge to improve. Once the rider is familiar with these muscles they need a simple specific routine to follow.

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Different Types of Online Horse Games

January 23, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Different Types of Online Horse Games

Author: Vincent

Online horse games are very popular. Girls do love horse games but they are popular even among little boys which might be surprising to some people. Little girls like ponies very much and having a real pony is not an option for everyone. The variety of horse games is endless, some are very silly while others are very good and have good graphics and music otherwise they would not be so popular. Here are some of the types of horse games which can be played online:

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Horse Riding Fitness

January 19, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Horse Riding Fitness

By Jackie Johnson

Riders are always searching for that edge to make them better. They try new instructors or new techniques with their horse, new gear, but many never stop to think about how they can improve their own body with a targeted horse riding fitness program you will train your muscles in a way that is specific for a rider. In taking such a course, any rider, beginner or experienced, will see improvements. You see, a rider is a unique athlete and needs to have particularly strong core muscles and most important flexible lower back joints. The understanding of the function of the riding muscles provides a rider with knowledge to improve. Once the rider is familiar with these muscles they need a simple specific routine to follow.

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Youth Horseback Riding

January 11, 2011 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Youth Horseback Riding

By Janine Carter

Children have a love of animals almost as soon as they are old enough to know what they are. Some have an innate love of horses specifically. The key to keep young riders interested is to not get too structured in the beginning with their lessons. Teach them the basics when they are old enough to physically handle an animal as large as a horse. Usually under six years of age, children are not strong enough to handle anything but the most safe and older “kid horse”. Make your first lessons fun and don’t ask too much of them until they are older and more mature.

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