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The Third Secret to Perfect Horsemanship By Don Blazer The nine secrets of perfect horsemanship are not about styles or disciplines. They are about finding perfection in a moment. In the training of horses, the actions you take are yours. The actions others take are their actions. To tell you "this is right" or "this is wrong" or that you "must do this" would be imprudent on my part. What anyone does is "right" for that person at that time in that place if they are open to the lesson. You have the power within to accomplish anything and if you follow your heart you will always know the right thing to do. This, however, does not mean you will always enjoy perfect days, blue skies, bright sunshine and smiling faces. No, your destiny is to.... |
A Horse Feeding Question Dear Eleanor, Please help me. I have a 22-year old gelding and a yearling mare. They are turned out together in a large area which is mostly woods and weeds. Both horses get a little less than 1/2 scoop (square plastic scoop) of sweet feed twice a day. The yearling is thin, but the gelding is obese. I give them four flakes of hay twice a day. How can I take weight off the gelding and put weight on the yearling? |
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Did You Know.... You can test your horse's ability to move off your leg and respond to cues by trying the exercise we call the "box". Start with your horse standing still and relaxed, ask her to sidepass to the right, then back, sidepass to the left, walk forward to the starting point and stop. The movements should be smooth and fluid. |
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Most of us know when we are a little too heavy, but most of us don't know what to do about it. "Don't diet," says Norma Fay, instructor for this unique online course that will get you fit to ride and enjoying your horse knowing you are both healthy and ready for fun. And Norma is ready to talk you through the course with personal telephone consultation. Plus we're reducing the price during July and August…save $25 by signing up now and getting started on feeling and looking better today ….on your way to being FIT TO RIDE Click here to see course description |
