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Top 10 Things That'll Cause Your Horse To Spook

August 13, 2018

Even the most confident horses spook! As flight animals, your horse is always ready to react and get to safety. That means jumping, rearing, bolting, and bucking away from whatever is causing the fear. Do these 10 situations frighten your horse? 1. Plastic Bags: The dreaded plastic bag blowing in the wind. It’s sure to...

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Stop The Runaway Horse With These Training Tips

By Emily Fought

June 28, 2018

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,...

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How To Teach The Emergency One-Rein Stop

By Emily Fought

October 24, 2017

Many riders have heard about the one-rein stop. It is also known as an emergency break for your horse. It is a safe solution to get the horse under control and focused back on the rider. The exercise should be practiced ahead of time and can be taught on the ground or under saddle. Follow...

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Tips For The Buddy Sour Horse

By Emily Fought

October 9, 2017

Most horse owners have dealt with a buddy sour horse. Once they are separated from their herd or horse friend they will act out by jigging, bolting, bucking, or even rearing. The buddy sour horse will not be focused on the rider, rather concerned with getting back to his friends. While it is natural for...