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Cribbing is a nasty habit that not only destroys your barn and fencing, but can effect your horse’s health. Basically, it’s the act of your horse grabbing a wood surface with their front teeth, arching their neck and sucking in air. While you’ll have trouble finding a cure, there are some management practices you can...

Horses are herd animals. They feel safe and secure in numbers. This can cause problems for riders though. A buddy sour horse will begin to panic when you take them away from their herdmates. The horse may buck, bolt, holler, or stop listening to your cues. Instead of being focused on you, their mind is...

When you think of a cowboy, you think of a man with courage and strength, with grit and perseverance, a man who loves his land and his livestock. You think of Derrick Begay. Meet the great American cowboy. Derrick Begay was just a young boy from the reservation with all odds stacked against him when...

A cribbing horse will lock their front teeth to a surface, usually wood, and swallow air. It’s a nasty vice that can cause health issues and destroy the barn. A severe cribber will latch onto anything they can find. It’s a nasty habit that can’t be cured, but it can be managed by taking appropriate...

You thought your ride was going great, but then your horse decided to take off. Runaway horses can endanger you, themselves, and anything in their path. This serious problem needs to be fixed before someone gets hurt! Follow these tips to stop the bolting horse. Tip #1 Find out why he is bolting: Little disobediences,...

There are many different reasons for stall kicking. While you might not know the exact reason why your horse does it, you should know that it can be very dangerous for him. Self-inflicted injury can be the result of a chronic kicker. Your barn can also be destroyed in a matter of hours from a...

PC: Kate Sumbler There’s nothing more unattractive than a horse that has rubbed his tail practically off! Not to mention the discomfort he is probably feeling. The best way to end this awful condition is getting to the root of the problem. Once you find out why he is rubbing, work to eliminate the cause...

Has your barn been attacked by wood chewers? Is it termites or your horse? There’s nothing worse than a destructive horse that takes to chewing up your fences, stalls, and barn siding. The reasoning can sometimes be easy to figure out, while other times long-term observation may be needed. Many horses chew out of boredom,...