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Horse Talk: Understanding Their Language

Published by • Feb 18th, 2009 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Autumn | Hi horse lovers! Have you ever felt like you just could not understand what your horse was trying to tell you? Just like us, horses use sounds and body language to express their feelings. Here’s a key to understanding their language…



How to Groom a Horse: Part One

Published by • Feb 8th, 2009 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by Whimsically | Grooming a horse is essential. It can take a lot of work and may seem boring or annoying, but really it can be fun! It is a great time to get to bond with your horse and learn about him or her…



The Power of Being Prepared

Published by • Feb 4th, 2009 • Category: Horse Advice

by Stargazer | I’ve always been aware that it’s good to be prepared, but had never really given the idea much thought, until now. Recently my area was hit with a winter storm that was the biggest natural disaster we’ve had for decades. It made me really think about the importance of being prepared. Not just at home, but for your horses too…



Sharing a Horse

Published by • Feb 2nd, 2009 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by Sweetie | Buying a horse or pony of your own is very expensive and time consuming. Sharing a horse means you share the cost and care, but you can still ride and have a pony to care for…



Handling Difficult Horses

Published by • Jan 26th, 2009 • Category: Horse Advice, Junior Blogger Archives

by ponygalmaddy | How many horses do we see with behaviour issues — loads, right? If you have ever encountered a difficult horse you need to take one BIG step back and take a look at your own horsemanship…



How Do You Let Go?

Published by • Jan 18th, 2009 • Category: Guest Bloggers, Horse Advice

by TBgirly | Have you ever been in love with a lesson horse? Well we all have. But have you ever had your favorite lesson horse get sold? Some of us have, and some of us haven’t. If you have, you know how hard it is…



Buying a Horse the Right Way

Published by • Jan 17th, 2009 • Category: Horse Advice

by Stargazer | Do you dream of owning your own horse? The answer to that is probably YES. You love horses, and all you want is to have a horse to call your own. But are you really ready to own a horse? Before you buy a horse, you should think about the steps involved in order to make the right choice…



First Impressions

Published by • Jan 14th, 2009 • Category: Horse Advice

by Rebecca Shyly | As I’m sure many an adult has told all of you, first impressions are not always correct. Now, where most wise people who state this fact are usually talking about people, it can be true for horses too. It all started when my stable got a new horse…



Lesson Horses

Published by • Dec 18th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice

by Stargazer | Really sweet though sometimes a pain, you love them to death anyway. You find yourself imagining they are yours, and refer to them that way until the next girl comes along for her lesson on “your” horse. You grudgingly hand “your” horse over and resign yourself to wishing that it was actually your horse…



Living Out Your Dreams Without A Horse

Published by • Dec 5th, 2008 • Category: Horse Advice

by Allison | Not everybody can have a horse or take riding lessons. I, a horseless horse-lover, know exactly how you feel. What do you do if you are (sigh) horseless? Do you mope around and let everyone know how awful and unfair the world is, or do you find a way to participate in the horse world anyway…