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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Getting Older, Getting Better
Being a fairly easygoing horseman, overreaction isn't one of
my personal traits. When given extraordinary news, I usually nod, pause for
thought, and make some neutral comment acknowledging the message.
However, when I received the unexpected news from the doctor
that I needed a knee... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
7 Canons of Conditioning
Is your trail horse getting a little out of shape, with your
busy schedule? Or, are you ready for adventure with a new equine trail partner?
Conditioning your horse for trail work is an art, as well as a science. Here,
we'll give you seven canons of conditioning, designed to help you... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Select the Right Mount
A
heavier trail rider needs to take special care in picking his or her mount; a
shorter horse may be best. Clinician and author Jessica Jahiel, PhD, specializes
in teaching beginning riders. She finds that heavier riders often pick the wrong
kind of horse.
"A
lot of riders look at... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
True Leadership
During
the 1990s, Vanessa and I traveled extensively in the United
States
and Canada
with our two gray Spanish Arabians, Gaspacho and Garbonzo; Gus and Beene for
short. For the most part, we traveled the competitive-trail-riding circuit. The
veterinarians who judged these events began... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Monitor Water Intake
As
the weather warms and your horse's coat continues to shed, he may get warm with
just a bit of exercise. A cool drink of water may seem like the perfect answer
to cool his system after a ride. While you do want your horse to get the water
he needs, you don't want him to drink a lot in a... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Train Your Horse to Ride by the Ocean
Have
you always wanted to ride by the ocean -- or at least along the side of your
local pond or lake? Introduce your horse to water slowly and calmly so he can
have time to process the new sounds and sensations. Find a gently sloping beach
or shoreline with no sudden drops. Outfit him in... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Control Your Horse on the Trail
One outstanding luxury afforded by our
country is the abundance of public lands available to trail riding. You can
explore the wilderness any time of year. You might go on organized day rides or
overnight camping trips where large groups of horses congregate. While these
activities are... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Stop Your Horses Pacing
Does your gaited horse prefer to pace/step
pace or trot, rather than perform his smooth gaits? First, note that he might be
having trouble because he's experiencing discomfort, which causes stiffness.
Such discomfort can arise from poor-fitting tack, teeth problems, and/or
improper... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Cinch Up Your Horse Saddle Right
When you saddle your horse, secure your horse's saddle's points of attachment in the
proper order to keep the saddle in place. If your horse takes a step when the saddle
isn't properly secured, he may feel a shift or roll, and spook. If your horse becomes
entangled in the saddle, he may... | read »
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On Trail: Tips
from the pages of Trail Rider
Group Ride Tips
When riding with a large group, establish voice and hand signals to keep
everyone moving together, whether it's time to lope through an open meadow or
someone needs to make an emergency stop. Develop key phrases, such as "all
lope," "all trot," "all whoa," "move on," "heads up, " and "stop... | read »
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| Tennessee Walking Horse Breed |
| Evolution of the breed:
In the mid-1800s, a new breed of horse began to emerge from the bountiful,
bluegrass region of middle Tennessee. Bred by farmers to till the fields during
the week, these horses were also expected to provide them a comfortable ride on
weekends, and... | read |
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