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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Avoid Frostbite
If your winter riding schedule demands you venture out in any weather, make
sure you and your riding buddies stay warm and healthy. Frostbite (damage to the
skin caused by cold) and hypothermia (when your body loses heat faster than it's
produced) can set in when temperatures are as high as... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Creative Control
For avid trail riders, "the road less traveled" is usually the most appealing. It's all about discovering what lies around the next bend and getting there on the back of a good horse. In this series, Lynn Palm shares guidelines and helpful exercises on how to increase your on-trail control and... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Teach Safe Tying
My 7-year-old Paint Horse gelding trailers well and does well on the trail,
except for when I tie him. When I tie him to my trailer, he dances and pulls
back so much, it's hard to tack up. When I stop for a lunch break and tie him,
he does the same thing. I'm worried he'll hurt himself.... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
A Safe-Tying Method For Your Horse
It's tempting to tie
your horse to a hitch with his reins during quick breaks, but no matter what,
this isn't a safe move. If your rein-tied horse pulls back, he can easily injure
his sensitive mouth tissues, or worse. He'll also likely break the
reins.
For tying safety,
outfit your... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Winter-Turnout Tips for Your Horse
I'm considering
turning out my 15-year-old Quarter Horse gelding for the winter for the first
time. What should I look for in the pasture/fencing and my gelding's potential
pasturemates? Ideally, how many horses per acre should be on the pasture? What
kind of minimal shelter does my... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Easy Horse Rein Repair
If you end up with a
broken horse rein despite your best efforts, dismount and lead your horse back to the
barn. Then use this easy fix until you can buy new horse reins. You'll need: Leather
punch or awl; zip-tie, tack screw, or six-inch piece of thin leather latigo. (If
the latigo is too... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Horse Loading Trouble
My daughter, Jamie,
joined a local trail-riding club. The trail-riding club meets at a trailhead within a half
hour drive of our house. While the organized trail rides are fun for Jamie, there's a
problem: she's always late.
I think the club is
about ready to banish her. She's never... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Help for a Herdbound Horse
When I ride my
7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse gelding with a group of friends on the trail,
my horse tends to pay more attention to the other horses than he does to me. I've
tried to ride him away from the group a couple of times; each time, he threw a
fit and bolted back to the... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Relax Those Legs
Do
your knees ache after a ride? Make sure you're not bracing -- putting too much weight forward and down into your
stirrups. This undesirable position can cause soreness, as stiff joints can't
absorb your horse's motion. Stiff legs may also push your saddle back from its
usual position,... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Protect Your Eyes While on the Trail Your Horse
Fall brings cooler
temperatures, but the sun's rays can be strong in any season. Too much sun can
literally burn your eyes over time on the trail, causing damage to your cornea (the part that transmits light) and your lens (the part of your eye that helps you focus), and
causing long-term... | 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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