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Common Sense Supplements
My horse is turned out all the time and has plenty of pasture. Do I need to feed supplements? My horse gets a daily ration of sweet feed. Do I need to feed supplements? My horse has really pitiful...
Trail Maps
If you have a source for good trail maps I wish you would share please. Leave a comment with what maps you use, and where you find them. My most trustworthy map is the National Geographic Trails...
Pria and Red – Where was I?
Oh yeah, we were in Asheville. Red was the amazing rubber horse. Especially compared to the other horses in attendance who were much older, and had accumulated a lifetime of stiffness and...
Pria and Red – Horse Memories
While I am so thankful to still have Yosemite Sam with me, I do not ever want to forget all the great horses I have been blessed to know in my life. Of course not all of them were mine, and I...
Snaffle versus Curb
This is a great, simple, and short video on Snaffle v Curb. It's really not rocket science, but boy can some people make it seem as such. Short and to the point is what I'm liking so much about...
Stuff No Rider Says — From SmartPak
This one is pretty good too. If you say any of these, seek help.
How Many Wrinkles for Correct Bit Position?
I have just recently stumbled on to the Quick Tips by Julie Goodnight on YouTube, and I'm lovin them. Lots don't apply to me so I skip them, but I would much rather watch 10 videos that last 30...
Does Your Horse Drink Enough When You’re Away from Home?
If not, you can be in for some serious trouble. I don't think we realize how vulnerable dehydration makes our horses to COLIC. Colic is such a nasty thing that I know we all want to do everything...
EQUINE GUELPH – “LAMENESS LAB”
EQUINE GUELPH thanks PFIZER for sponsoring "LAMENESS LAB" Check it out. Cool stuff on lameness. Even some video of lame horses that you can diagnose, then check the results video to see how...
Purnia – Senior Horse Tales Gallery
Senior Horse Tales Gallery Hit up the link above for the Purina site to enter your senior horse story for a chance to win a ton of feed, literally. Great pics too! Senior Horse Resource Center Also...
Mental Mapping
Not interested in the competitive benefits, but I like the mental preparation no matter what activity to be undertaken. May sound odd, but I think it applies to trail riding as well. While there's...
Interesting Ideas on Riding WITH Your Cell Phone
Most all of us are never far from our cells, whether they be the smart or regular variety. I am always trying to find a better way to keep mine readily accessible and yet protected...
Leg Position for Dressage . . .
I thought this post was a good read from the regarding HORSES blog by Jackie Baker. Defending Correct Dressage Leg Position as Demonstrated By Steffen Peters I read some interesting articles last...
Dale Myler Bitting Series: #4 Theory of Tongue Pressure
Ok, theory, math, and all sorts of stuff here. It's worth it. Quit whining and learn something useful.
Dale Myler Bitting Series: #3 Pressure Points & Before/After
Continuing with a bit on bits from Myler. There's a total of four videos in this series; so one more after this. Myler Brothers has an online questionnaire on bitting if you'd like to check it...
Myler Bitting Series #2
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Sometimes, it IS that simple. Of course if it is broke, do fix it. But how? Hmmm, now there's the $64,000,000 question. I know it used to be $64,000, but you...
Dale Myler Bitting Series: #1 Understanding Bit Resistance
Definitely worth watching. Bits are one of my favorite topics. Everybody has different and usually very strong ideas on bits, and that's ok. I usually disagree with almost all of them, but that's...
Tack Sale – Charlotte NC
Can't endorse this sale as I have never attended, but it certainly sounds promising. May just be worth a trip to Charlotte. You can shop while you're there, or if you just want to sell your stuff...
Sound Familiar?
I bet you've either heard OR said OR both a bunch of these. I know I have!
How To – Hoof Maintenance with Winston
Winston shows off his impeccable manners in these short clips on how to pick up horses leg, and clean feet. Check it out . . . [trx_video url="https://youtu.be/YnRF1XMfRfs" ratio="16:9"...