Are horses dangerous? Haley Wright of Wright Direction Horsemanship examines horse behavior, and offers several tips to help keep riders and handlers safe around horses.
Do you find loping to be a difficult and daunting part of your ride? Oftentimes loping, or cantering, your horse can be found intimidating. But it shouldn’t be!
If your horse understands its job and you continue to communicate effectively with your four-legged partner, then you can look forward to some of the most fun and satisfying rides of your life.
When you are first teaching a young horse to carry a rider at the lope, you want him to learn to be relaxed and confident. Starting the process with these things in mind will help you avoid lots of the common problems that you might see at the lope, like rushing, running away, and anxiety on the part of the horse and the rider.
A back cinch is not a necessary piece of equipment for all disciplines of riding, however it can be very crucial in others. English,…
