'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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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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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 »
When was the last time you had a good conversation with a
horse? For those of you who are now furrowing at me in confusion, let me assure
you, it is possible – and in this column, I’ll begin the exploration of how it’s
done.
