Sacking Out - Part Four
Once you have accomplished sacking your horse out with the saddle pad and rope you can then move on to the worst thing ever invented in the horse’s mind - plastic. That thing that blows across fields when h[...]
Archive for January, 2009
Snug The Girth Up Tight - or Not?
Reef really hard on the girth/cinch to tighten that saddle down right tight so it doesn’t slip? Not! How about doing one thing at a time first - like correctly positioning the saddle. Snug yes, tight no. [...]
To Bran Mash Or Not To Bran Mash
Bran mashes have traditionally been touted as being good for older horses to help them keep their weight on - the result of worn and aging teeth. Now, it seems that feeding bran mash may dangerous for your horse’[...]
Sacking Out - Part Two
When working with your horse make sure he has a halter and lead on, but keep him untied. Why? He needs to know that if things get too scary for him, he can leave. This reduces anxiety. If you tie a horse and introduc[...]
