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'Gaited Horse' Bits
In the May '08 issue of The Trail Rider, I helped bust several
gaited-horse myths. Since then, many readers have contacted me, asking for
details. You especially want to know about the best bits to use on your
smooth-gaited horses. In the July/August '08 issue of The Trail Rider, I've... | read »
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Riding Alone: A Lesson from Rockytop
He was a big, spirited colt
with blaze and socks, already 16 hands high at 3 years old, his sorrel colt
shining from a spring on lush grass and clover. Rockytop was the first colt I'd
ever raised and trained from scratch, and he once furnished me an unforgettable
lesson about the... | read »
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The TrailRider Video: The Training of Telluride
Kari Crawford was one of the trainers chosen to participate in the Extreme
Mustang Challenge. She had 100 days to take a wild horse from WILD to WILLING.
This is their story... | read »
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On-Trail Survival Tip
Know and trust the people you ride with.
Problem : You're
riding with a group that goes faster than you want and takes unnecessary
risks.
Worst-case scenario : You just purchased a new horse and are excited to teach
him how to act on the trail. He's had some training, but you're a... | read »
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American Quarter Horse
Breed evolution:
In the 1500s and 1600s,
Spanish explorers and English colonists brought Iberian Horses and English
Thoroughbreds to Central and North America. Early settlers needed sturdy working
stock to till their fields and pull their carriages. Through selective breeding,
a... | read »
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American Paint Horse
Breed evolution:
Spanish explorers first
brought "painted" or two-toned horses to North America. The Spanish breeds --
Barb, Andalusian, and Arabian Horses -- eventually formed the foundation for the
wild mustang herds found throughout the American West. Native Americans prized
their... | read »
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Avoid a Horse-Camp Disaster
Wildfires in the West. Heavy rains in the Midwest. Flash floods in
the Southwest. You've seen the destruction wildfires and torrential floods can
wreak, even when quick response and rescue are at hand. If you're horse camping, these extreme conditions can spell
disaster, especially if you're... | read »
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Always Learning
Spring is a beautiful time in Southern Arizona. It's a good time to
be riding, caring for my horses, learning new things, and spending time with
friends. Tina Eide, the equine dental technician I use in conjunction with
a veterinarian (to administer a light sedative), came to perform her... | read »
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10 Gaited-Horse Myths: Busted!
Myths and misunderstandings about smooth-gaited horses abound.
Here, we'll bust 10 common myths, taken from real questions posed by horse
owners from around the country. We'll explain why each assumption is wrong -- and
why you should consider a gaited horse for trail riding. Myth #1: Smooth... | read »
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Weed-Free Horse Feed
Imagine you've planned a horse-camping adventure into a beautiful
national park. You've made your reservations, planned your trail riding route, and packed up your horse gear.
Of course, you've tossed in a few bales of horse hay to keep your horse fed during the
trip. You reach the park... | read »
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