Too many times I see people jump in and immediately start training their horse before they get to know them. Horses are like people with their different personalities, likes, and dislikes. You’ll benefit greatly by taking time to see what their personality is like and observing other things about them like their habits. Taking Time…
There are a lot of things to consider before buying a horse. Do you know what it takes to buy (and keep) a horse? Are you are looking to get a horse, or get back into horses? Did you watch a movie about a horse that inspired you? Did you read an article about how…
Is your horse afraid of plastic bags? Have you ever seen people tie plastic bags to their horse or the saddle to get them over the fear? Don’t do this to desensitize them it can cause a lot of emotional and physical problems. I’ve seen people do this to horses in hopes of getting them…
I’m sure you’ve heard it before don’t pat your horse! If you’ve not heard it before you will eventually. Some people feel that patting a horse is offensive to them and I agree if it’s a slap. No one likes to be slapped, but patting is different. I remember growing up my grandmother would pat…
Driving is a lot of fun and with proper training, it can be very rewarding. If you’ve never driven a horse, by all means, take driving lessons before you ever purchase a driving horse! Here are some things to look for when searching for a horse that is already trained to pull a cart. When…
