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How to Choose a Horse Blanket

Bay Area Equestrian Network December 7, 2017

Get some tips on choosing the right blanket for your horse with Karmen Mills of Around the Bend Farm in Newcastle, Calif.

Teach Your Horse to Stand While Mounting

Bay Area Equestrian Network May 13, 2017

Michelle Quirico, of MQ Training in Napa, Calif., shares tips for teaching your horse to stand still as you mount to ride.

How to Choose Hind Leg Protection for Your Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network September 11, 2014

Get tips on choosing hind leg protection for your horse from Nicole Carroll of Walnut Creek, California.

How to Maintain Your Trailer

Bay Area Equestrian Network May 15, 2014

Tips on keeping your horse trailer ready to roll with Peter Matheson of Performance Trailer Service.

How to Choose Front Leg Protection for Your Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network January 23, 2014

Tips on choosing front leg protection for your horse from Nicole Carroll of Leap of Faith Farms in Walnut Creek, Calif.

Does Your Saddle Hurt Your Horse?

Bay Area Equestrian Network January 16, 2014

Jochen Schleese, founder of Schleese Saddlery, shows what behaviors tell you that your saddle hurts your horse and discusses how a saddle should fit.

Treatment Options for Equine Diarrhea

Bay Area Equestrian Network November 21, 2013

Dr. Joanna Robson of Inspiritus Equine in Napa, Calif., discusses some of the options for treating equine diarrhea, including using probiotics for balancing digestive microflora, deworming, and reducing stress.

Tell If Your Horse Has Ingested Too Much Sand

Bay Area Equestrian Network October 10, 2013

Too much sand in your horse’s intestines can cause diarrhea, blockages and colic. Dr. Sharon Spier shows you a how to measure the amount of sand your horse is excreting. (2:18)

How to Pony a Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network September 30, 2013

Learn how to pony a horse with Charles Wilhelm of Castro Valley, Calif.

2012 Blooper Reel

Bay Area Equestrian Network January 3, 2013

Horses (and people) do the funniest things, and sometimes they get caught on camera! The Horse and Padma Video’s outtakes from 2012 are proof.

Cavalia: How to Build a Great Relationship with Your Horse

Bay Area Equestrian Network August 6, 2012

Learn how to build and improve your relationship with your horse from Benjamin Aillaud, equestrian director of Cavalia, a world-renowned theatrical performance that showcases the beauty and versatility of horse.