Horses are more uniform in character than humans. While there is a wide variety in personality and aptitude in the world of horses, they are predictable in most of their behavior. Whether yours is a Quarter Horse, Arabian, Tennessee Walker or of another breed, it is still an equine and the basics for building great [...]
When you go to find a horse to begin training you must first discover the horses temperament. If the horse has a gentle patient temperament then he or she is an excellent prospect to making a good saddle horse or trail horse. First, spend time with the horse watch how he reacts when you touch [...]
Convenience is the main thing offered by online shops. The same rule applies with an online saddler. If you have not familiarized yourself with how you will be able to make the purchase easier, you need to look into some tips and hints. Your saddler should make you enjoy the shopping spree in a more [...]
I often hear from horseback riders that they have irrational fears about being out of control or getting hurt when riding. The fear seems irrational because they’ve never actually had an accident or injury. So they wonder where the fear comes from. For what it’s worth, I used to have “irrational fears” about flying. It [...]
If you are looking to buy used western saddles, you already know that you are likely to get a higher quality product than if you bought one brand new. But buying anything used means you have to do a bit more research. So, what should you look for when buying used? 1. Verify the brand. Make sure [...]
What a fantastic combination, horse riding, golden sand, sun, and waves! This is becoming an increasingly popular pastime. And no wonder! If you have been dreaming of galloping off over the golden sands, then dream no more! It is time to take action! Life is way too short as it is. We keep coming up [...]
How well does your horse stop? Does he just slow down and eventually stop? Does he stop at all? The most important thing about training your horse is how to stop. Some argue the most important thing a horse should know is how to move forward. I’ll share another one of my horse training tips [...]
