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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Train Your Horse to Ride by the Ocean
Have
you always wanted to ride by the ocean -- or at least along the side of your
local pond or lake? Introduce your horse to water slowly and calmly so he can
have time to process the new sounds and sensations. Find a gently sloping beach
or shoreline with no sudden drops. Outfit him in... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Monitor Water Intake
As
the weather warms and your horse's coat continues to shed, he may get warm with
just a bit of exercise. A cool drink of water may seem like the perfect answer
to cool his system after a ride. While you do want your horse to get the water
he needs, you don't want him to drink a lot in a... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Select the Right Mount
A
heavier trail rider needs to take special care in picking his or her mount; a
shorter horse may be best. Clinician and author Jessica Jahiel, PhD, specializes
in teaching beginning riders. She finds that heavier riders often pick the wrong
kind of horse.
"A
lot of riders look at... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Rattlesnake Safety While Trail Riding
"I like go on a trail ride with my horse to
California 's
Mojave Desert for a change of scenery and the wide open spaces. While on the trail ride, I
sometimes come across rattlesnakes. So first, what should I do to avoid my horse
getting bitten on the trail? Second, what should I do if... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Stop Your Horses Pacing
Does your gaited horse prefer to pace/step
pace or trot, rather than perform his smooth gaits? First, note that he might be
having trouble because he's experiencing discomfort, which causes stiffness.
Such discomfort can arise from poor-fitting tack, teeth problems, and/or
improper... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Rattlesnake Safety While Trail Riding
"I like go on a trail ride with my horse to
California 's
Mojave Desert for a change of scenery and the wide open spaces. While on the trail ride, I
sometimes come across rattlesnakes. So first, what should I do to avoid my horse
getting bitten on the trail? Second, what should I do if... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Cinch Up Your Horse Saddle Right
When you saddle your horse, secure your horse's saddle's points of attachment in the
proper order to keep the saddle in place. If your horse takes a step when the saddle
isn't properly secured, he may feel a shift or roll, and spook. If your horse becomes
entangled in the saddle, he may... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Control Your Horse on the Trail
One outstanding luxury afforded by our
country is the abundance of public lands available to trail riding. You can
explore the wilderness any time of year. You might go on organized day rides or
overnight camping trips where large groups of horses congregate. While these
activities are... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Overcoming Fear on the Trail
Have you ever been on a trail ride with someone who was
riding a nervous horse? Maybe the horse was insecure and easily frightened.
Maybe he was unused to being away from his familiar home turf. Or maybe he'd
just never learned how to keep his emotions (and body) in check when... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Perfect Horse
Trail Riding Tools to Take with You
Back Country Horseman of America's Peg Greiwe says friends
accuse her of taking "everything but the kitchen sink" with her on trail rides.
But, when in need, they're sure happy to be riding with such a prepared person.
Here's a look at just a few of the things that are always inside Peg's... | read »
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| Tennessee Walking Horse Breed |
| Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and... | read |
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