Sometimes you just need to look at things from the horse's point of view. "My horse just won't lead in the trot" Could be that he is happy to follow you in the walk because he is confident and there are no confusing messages. But then when you start pulling on his head and jumping up and down in front of him or waving your arms around, he gets worried about the extra pressure on his poll and mouth. He then has to put his head up in a defensive position so that your newly growing limbs won't hit him around his eyes. ---oooOOOooo--- "My horse just won't stand still when I mount" It may be that because he is not well balanced and well prepared he finds it easier to move his legs to counteract the weight as you scramble up. Other times it also could mean that as … [Read more...]
The Horse’s Point of View
Careers with Horses
I hear from a lot of people who would love a career with horses. Some people look for a sponsor to magically produce wonderful horses for them to ride and to give them a high paying salary as well. However they haven’t yet proven themselves and they have nothing to offer the sponsor. Then there are others who would love to walk in and manage an existing horse business, such as a saddlery or feed store. The only problem is that they have no management experience or no experience in that type of horse business. Careers with horses are like training a horse. We don’t ask them for high School movements when they are first broken in. We start with the basics and build in the training step by step. This systematic training can produce some brilliant results at a very high level, … [Read more...]
Working Student Needed
Are you looking for a live in working student position in a horse business? This is an opportunity to train for Horse Riding Instructor qualifications with OnlineHorseCollege.com including ‘hands on’ training and assessment for all practical components on your course. For further information, please click on the link below http://www.birsaddleclub.com/working-students … [Read more...]
How Addictions To Horses Are Created
Horse Addiction I finally worked out why I was addicted to horses! According to Tony Robbins, humans have six basic needs and if they find an activity that satisfies at least four of those needs there is a very strong chance they will become addicted to that activity and find it difficult or impossible to stop. Certainty Uncertainty Significance Connection Growth Contribution I know with me, horses satisfy every one of those needs! No wonder so many other people are also addicted to them! If I have never met a horse before, I can be certain they have characteristics and behaviors that are unique to the horse. At the same time, every horse and every situation is different. Even on a well-trained horse there is always a degree of uncertainty in the way they are going … [Read more...]
Centrelink Horse Course
Centrelink Assistance for EA Trainees Many EA (Equestrian Australia) Trainees are not aware that they are able to access Centrelink Assistance while they are training for horse qualifications or in the equine industry. While Equestrian Australia is not able to provide this assistance to trainees directly, EA Coach Educator Glenys Cox offers aligned Centrelink approved courses so you can receive a horse related educational qualification at the same time as your EA qualifications. With prices around $5.a day, these courses are ideal for those on a budget. The courses are all delivered online, so your study time is flexible and can be completed around your other commitments. For more information, please phone Glenys Cox on (07) 3102 5498 or email Glenys @ OnlineHorseCollege.com... … [Read more...]
Teaching Children To Ride Horses
Tips For Teaching Children’s Horse Riding Lessons If you were one of the people who took our recent survey, THANK YOU! In particular, if you were one of the people who asked for some tips for teaching children then this series of tips for teaching children’s horse riding lessons has been written for you! 1. Keep Children Active And Moving In Their Riding Lessons Children like active riding lessons with maximum participation. Once they have learnt their A, B & C’s (attitude, balance and control) they generally love to canter and jump. They like to keep moving, but rather than having the ride go in single file behind one leader for the whole lesson try these suggestions - change leaders - go into and out of open order - leading files in succession … [Read more...]
Tips for Caring for Horses Who Live Outside
The care of horses involves many tasks. This article looks at some of the basic necessities and tasks you need to know when you are learning about how to take care of horses correctly. You may be required to undertake these as a horse owner and/or carer when you are caring for horses who live in a paddock/ field/ pasture (depending on the country where you live). A horse is a much bigger commitment than other family pets, if fact everything about them is bigger, feeding, veterinary bills, worming not to mention all the accessories that go with them. With the right care and knowledge you can keep your horse happy and healthy. Routine Checks When Caring For Horses Horses which are kept outdoors will require checking at least once a day. If you have poor quality or little pasture you may … [Read more...]
How to Take Care of Stabled Horses
Many new horse owners are not sure how to care for a horse and the main points as well as a few horse care tips are listed below. This article may not teach you how to take care of horses who live in a stable completely but it will certainly point you in the right directions for your equine care. Taking Care of Horses Twice Daily Horses kept in a stabled environment will need attending to at least twice a day. This is because they are confined to a small area, with no access to grazing and no opportunities to self exercise. The horse's digestive system is designed to take in small quantities of food at regular intervals therefore a stabled horse will need more feed, in particular roughage, to maintain weight because it will have no access to pasture. Another essential part of equine … [Read more...]
The Reason Why People Have Horse Careers or a Horse Business
If you work with horses or a horse business, you already know the answer to this one! Horse careers and horse businesses have an extra ingredient that many traditional businesses do not have. Unless your equine business coach or equine business manager understands this extra ingredient, they will try to structure your horse business in the same way as a traditional business. The nature of business is to make a profit, however if you own a horse business or plan to have a career with horses then you may be looking for that profit in another form! Why work with horses? Are you like the majority of the people who own horse related businesses? If you are like most people, you would like to work with horses or have a business with horses, because of the enjoyment you will have from the … [Read more...]
101 Ways To Make Money With Horses!
It is finally ready! The first edition of '101 Ways To Make Money With Horses' is ready for you to download at http://free-horse-site.com/fhs/ebks/101-Ways-To-Make-Money-With-Horses.pdf Please don't forward this book directly onto your friends! I have another gift for you if you have friends who would like a copy of this book (and I am sure you do) There are a few more details on this page http://www.free-horse-site.com/101-friends/ Happy Riding (or should I say Happy Reading?), Glenys … [Read more...]
