Ponying a Horse
Friday, June 27 2014
Ponying a horse can be a great tool, whether used as a training method for a younger horse or as a way to exercise two horses at the same time. But ponying a horse can get tricky; you’ll be handling two horses at once from the saddle.
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A Look at Mounted Archery
Thursday, June 26 2014
The image is one right out of ancient history: the horse freely gallops forward as the rider aims his bow and sends an arrow flying home to its target as the pair gallops on. But thanks to a revival of mounted archery, this ancient art is now becoming a popular sport – one that you may see more and more in the future years. Mounted archery dates back thousands of years, and is one of the earliest forms of warfare.
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The Emergency Stop
Friday, June 20 2014
If you’ve ever been on a runaway horse, you know how frightening that can be. And if you haven’t been on one yet, then we hope you never have that experience! True, out-of-control runaways are highly dangerous, and stopping them can be a challenge.
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Camarillo
Monday, November 25 2013
Compared to other horse breeds, the Camarillo’s history is relatively new. The breed originated in California in the 1920s, and all of the Camarillos in existence today can be traced back to a single stallion: Sultan, a Spanish Mustang. History Adolfo Camarillo, a horse enthusiast, discovered Sultan at the California State Fair in 1921
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Basic Groundwork
Friday, November 22 2013
While winter weather may cut into your riding time, your horse’s training doesn’t have to come to an end. There are many groundwork exercises that any horse can benefit from, and some can even be performed in your barn aisle or in your horse’s stall . Here are a few suggestions to get you and your horse started
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Falling Safely
Monday, February 11 2013
If you ride horses for long enough, it will eventually happen: You will fall. It’s not a fun part of riding, but unfortunately it’s necessary.
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