Horse Riding & Training

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The Best Techniques for Teaching a Horse to Jump Cross-Country

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 Cross-country jumping is one of the most exhilarating and challenging equestrian disciplines, requiring a deep partnership between horse and rider. ...

The Most Effective Ways to Teach a Horse to Side Pass

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 A well-executed side pass is one of the most impressive and useful maneuvers in a horse’s repertoire. This lateral movement, ...

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The Best Essential Oils for Equine Aromatherapy and Relaxation

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 Horses, renowned for their sensitivity and intuitive nature, respond remarkably well to aromatherapy—a practice that’s gaining significant traction in equine ...

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The Best Draft Horse Breeds for Pulling Heavy Loads

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Draft horses, with their impressive stature and remarkable strength, have been essential partners to humans for centuries. These gentle giants ...

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How the Domestication of Horses Changed Human Civilization

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  The partnership between humans and horses stands as one of the most transformative relationships in our species’ development. From ...

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How to Fix a Horse That Has Trouble Picking Up a Lope

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 Smooth, balanced transitions between gaits are the hallmark of a well-trained horse. However, many riders encounter challenges when asking their ...

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How to Fix a Horse That Won’t Stop or Slow Down

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 Riding a horse that refuses to slow down or stop can be not just frustrating but genuinely dangerous. This common ...

The Role of Lunging in Building a Stronger, More Balanced Horse

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  Lunging—the practice of having a horse move in circles around a handler—represents one of the most versatile and valuable ...

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How to Train a Horse to Walk, Trot, and Canter Smoothly

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 The journey of training a horse to move with grace, balance, and responsiveness is both an art and a science. ...