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12 Sep
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Posted by Marnago
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When a horse shies he is hazardous not only to himself and his rider, but also to others, this is particularly so if the horse is ridden on roadsides. Horses, being prey animals, often respond to objects they recognize as being threatening by shying and bolting from them. Some horses shy at virtually no matter which and they are often deemed as difficulty horses that are unsafe to ride. Horses can spook from everything, from plastic bags to wheelie bins, if the horse finds the object sca
horse Exercises
There are some things you can do to desensitize your horse. This problem horse training is ideally started when the horse is young and in training as it will ensure a spook proof horse. Begin by lunging the horse for a few minutes to allow him to work off any excessive energy. Leave a halter and lead rope on the horse and approach him slowly with an old saddle pad or blanket allowing him to sniff it. Work at the horse’s pace and if he spooks or
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takes a step back, introduce the blanket again slowly until he is comfortable having it close to him.
Once he’s more at ease around the blanket, you can start moving it around and swinging it slowly. This will help desensitize the horse against flapping objects. The horse will most probably feel uncomfortable and may even shy, so be patient and work with him until he is accustomed to having the blanket swung around him.
The next step is to touch the horse with the swinging blanket, gently swi
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ng it onto his back and all over his body. Once the horse accepts the blanket on his head you’re halfway there! Place the blanket by his feet to help desensitize him to objects under his feet, this is an essential part of the desensitization exercise. That’s it; reward him profusely for a job well done!
The next desensitizing exercise you should try is to use a soft rope and work with it in much the same way as you did with the saddle pad or blanket. This teaches the horse to tolerate having a rope moving around his legs and body. Teaching your horse to tolerate this type of sensation can prove to be lifesaving if tack fails and the horse finds himself with bits of tack flying around him. Click to continue »
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29 Aug
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Posted by Marnago
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Owning a horse involved many things. You have to make sure you are fulfilling all the needs of your horse. Though mainly people understand the basics involved such as providing a proper shelter, food and exercise, there are other things your horse will need that you should be aware of. Proper management ensures a content and healthy horse.
Horse Care
For your horse to be both mentally and physically healthy you must take into consideration many often hard to become aware of aspects of being a dependable horse owner. Horses cannot be kept in a stable all day; they need daily exercise and some time out as well. Horses kept indoors all day are prone to developing psychological problems and destructive vices such as cribbing, weaving, wall kicking, eating feces and tail chewing. Allowing your horse some free time in a meadow will help him to let off steam. By doing so he is less likely to become sour or nappy. Letting your horse frolic and play also reduces the likelihood of him acting up while you’re on his back! Make sure you give your horse with the best quality feed and hay you can afford.
Supplements are also important and your vet should be able to counsel you what to add to your horse’s diet. Your horse’s dietary needs will change throughout his life so make sure you research what your horse’s particular needs are. If your horse is boarded at a professional facility the stable owner or manager will be able to advise you. Your horse’s teeth will need to be examined on a regular basis particularly as he gets older. Horses’ teeth become damaged with time and problems can develop and cause considerable pain resulting in the horse being unable to eat or tolerate having a bit in his mouth. Click to continue »
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