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How Do I Know What Seat Size I Need for an English Saddle?
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Using the correct seat size in your English saddle will greatly enhance any horseback riding experience. The procedure of measuring for an English saddle differs slightly from that of a Western saddle. Many riders inadvertently order a seat size that
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How Do You Catch A Horse In A Pasture?
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One essential task of horsemanship is knowing how to properly and safely catch a horse in a pasture or field. Catching a horse is the first step in working with the horse on the ground or riding. It is a good way to build trust between horse and hand
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How do i get my horse to curl her neck propory?
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It appears your horse has a problem. When she is asked for the trot, she is raising her head and that means she is hollowing her back. It could be from pain, general muscular stiffness, certainly she lacks flexibility. Lateral flexion is the key to v
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How Do You Prevent Founder In A Horse?
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Founder is a devastating and far too common disease in horses. It is sad because most, if not all, cases of founder could have been avoided. This article will give you some important steps to prevent this crippling, and sometimes fatal, disease. Prev
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How Do You Tell If A Horse Has Worms?
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Determining if your horse has worms is an easy and important step to maintaining their overall health. Parasites and horses--a relationship that goes all the way back to the dawn of time. The fact is, you can never kill all the parasites in your hors
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How Do You Care For A Horse In A Pasture?
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Keeping a horse out in pasture is the best and most natural way to keep a horse, but there are several natural and man-made conditions that you must be aware of and protect your horse from. Make sure the horse has plenty of fresh water. Many people f
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How Do You Build A Fence For A Horse?
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There are several types of fencing suitable for horses and determining which one is right for you depends on several factors, such as the size, number, and gender of the horse(s) you wish to contain. Your budget and desired look for your farm are als
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How Do You Buy A Jumping Horse?
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Most horses are capable of jumping small obstacles, but if you intend to pursue competition, you'll want to buy a jumping horse with the potential to take you as far as you'd like to go. Some horse breeds are better than others for jumping, but in mo
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How Do You Make A Bitless Bridle?
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Traditional bridles with a bit can cause pain for the horse, exerting pressure with the hard steel in the animal's sensitive mouth. Making your own bitless bridle can resolve this problem and may help the horse's behavior as well. Buckle the first st
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How Do You Choose A Dressage Saddle?
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A dressage saddle is a rider's most valuable tool and you should know that the type of saddle you choose can impact your performance, comfort and communication. This doesn't mean you have to buy the most expensive product on the racks, but you should
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