Sacking Out – Part One
The best thing you can possibly do for your horse, no matter what their age, is sack them out. This is a little harder with older horses as they have already developed a set response to things that "spook" them - howeve[...]
The best thing you can possibly do for your horse, no matter what their age, is sack them out. This is a little harder with older horses as they have already developed a set response to things that "spook" them - howeve[...]
Once you get to the feet, try picking one up and holding it for a mere fraction of a second and releasing it before the horse takes it away and praise and reward them. [...]
Learn to read a feed-bag tag. Find out how much protein your horse needs and learn to balance feed protein and forage (out in the pasture) protein.[...]
When lunging, remember to keep your horse on the fence, not into the middle of the circle with you. [...]
Lunging in a circle, using the same body language horses use is natural to a horse, and they will easily see your intent.[...]