
Rider Handedness Affects Rein Tension
Average rein tensions in riders’ dominant hands were 34-45% greater than in their nondominant hands, a study found.
Average rein tensions in riders’ dominant hands were 34-45% greater than in their nondominant hands, a study found.
Dr. Nancy Diehl shares her views on things that can cause horse-human communication to go awry.
Why do horses tip water buckets, defecate in waterers, and/or dip hay in their water?
Almost every time we let our horses out of the stalls after feeding them, they roll. Why?
HHRF offers grant funding for research into the therapeutic effects of horses on humans.
“The road ahead is all about what science can do for the horse,” one international rider says.
Until recently, owners and vets considered equine dental floating the most important aspect of dental care.
Hand-feeding treats creates the nuisance of horses and ponies constantly nudging and nipping at people.
Discussion of the many ways to teach young horses/foals to submit to humans; from imprinting to halter training, tying, grooming, and much more.
The American Horse Council’s 2005 report “The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States” documents that more than 2 million horse owners are involved in a variety of activities. Millions more people ride horses every year or handle
The ability to measure changes in pressure values at the points of contact between a rider and a horse is anticipated to be an important tool in advancing the quality of hippotherapy, say researchers from Eastern Europe.
During the annual convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, one day is set aside for horse owners in the area to listen to experts in the field lecture and demonstrate on specific aspects involved in the overall wellness,
Regardless of your age, it’s never too late to start making changes that will impact your life in positive ways. It is never too late to take the first step toward a future filled with horses, happiness, and good health.
There are many people looking for answers for their horses’ problems. I’ve been talking to more and more people, and they all think they have different problems, but generally, horse problems boil down to one of four things: ground manners, under
“It is our responsibility to have the horse so well trained that we can do whatever we need to do without a problem,” he stated. “Our horse does not have the right to hurt anyone. It’s not because the vet smells funny that a horse hurts him
People are shocked that I give my horses treats. I tell them there’s a big difference in giving your horse treats, and him demanding treats. My horses don’t demand treats. I don’t show them treats before I catch them. Consider my horse Epic. I give
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