Clicker Training Tricks and Treats

by Kim Wende on April 27, 2012

iStock 000015992140XSmall1 Clicker Training Tricks and TreatsI’ve heard some people say clicker training is all about teaching tricks and constantly giving treats and I don’t want to go there with my horse. Yes clicker training can teach your horse tricks but it can be used for so much more as you can teach a horse [click to continue…]

{ 0 comments }

Using Essential Oils For Your Four-Legged Friends

by Kim Wende on April 19, 2012

FrontCoverSaraKenney Using Essential Oils For Your Four Legged FriendsWould you like to learn more about using essential oils for your four-legged friends? If you said “yes,” then Natural Health Care For Your Four-Legged Friends Using Essential Oils And Supplements is the book for you. Sara Kenney’s book will give you the confidence to safely use Young Living Essential Oils.

Sara has worked with a lot of horse’s, dog and cats and has traveled in the US and to Canada to share her knowledge. Her book has a lot of great color photos showing you how [click to continue…]

{ 2 comments }

Activated Charcoal for Horses – Dogs and Humans

April 14, 2012

This is one thing I will not be without as I always keep it in my first aid kit. I’ve used activated charcoal for myself, on dogs and horses. Make sure you buy the “Activated Charcoal” it is pharmaceutical grade and is a very potent absorbent. It is highly refined and purified to remove any harmful substances. [...]

Read the full article →

Groundwork Through Horse Agility Improves Communication

April 14, 2012

Is your horse bored? Then try Horse Agility. It is the newest equine sport where owners can compete with their horses without riding. It is a great way to build confidence in any horse. The sport is about improving communication and building a partnership between the horse and handler. You don’t need any fancy or expensive tack

Read the full article →

5 Reasons Why Clicker Training Can Benefit Your Training Program

April 9, 2012

  There are so many reasons to use clicker training that will benefit you and your horse, below I’ve listed a few reasons. I love clicker training as it can be incorporated into any training program. It is great for teaching manners from the ground and is also very useful when riding. Before I started [...]

Read the full article →

See How Easily You Can Put Hay in a Haynet

April 6, 2012

Don’t you hate struggling to put a flake of hay into a haynet? Seems like no matter how you hold it or where you put it the flake just does not want to go in the net. Sometimes you wind up wearing some of the hay not only in your hair but down your blouse. [...]

Read the full article →

5 Tips To Make Your Life Easier Around the Barn

April 5, 2012

We all love things that will help us save time at the barn, right? I know we’ve heard it from the experts before work smarter not harder. When you have horses sometimes you have to be creative as they take a lot of time. Don’t get me wrong as I don’t regret having them or the hours [...]

Read the full article →

This Horse Picked Me!

April 4, 2012

I’m sure some of you have had this happen before where a horse picks you. It is truly an awesome feeling. The horse you see in the picture is a Section A Welsh pony stallion. I had no intention of buying him but he picked me so I took him home. When I decided to [...]

Read the full article →

Attacked By A Horse

April 3, 2012

I just watched Clinton Anderson’s TV program where a horse had attacked the owner’s mother and then later on tried to attack the owner. When Clinton interviewed her I heard her say “I had no idea that horses would attack people like that.” I was sad to see what the horse had done

Read the full article →

5 Things You Can Teach a Horse with Clicker Training

April 2, 2012

With clicker training you can teach a horse so many things. In this post I will share 5 things you can teach your horse with clicker training. The clicker is a very powerful communication tool. When used properly you will get outstanding results that last. With clicker you can have a horse that

Read the full article →