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Teaching A Horse To Trust Again

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

You might have seen those shows where people rescue horses sandwiched between commercials for ADT Home Security Orlando and the like. Either through ignorance or pure negligence, people take on large animals like horses with virtually no means of supporting them and when these creatures are eventually rescued, it can be a long road to recovery. Some never do learn to ever fully trust again when it comes to dealing with humans, and others, while still possessing the capacity, find it difficult to move on.

Teaching a horse to trust takes both a lot of time and patience on the part of the owner. Perhaps you run a ranch where you take in these traumatized horses or maybe you work on a ranch, but as a human being, you must take into account the level of trauma endured by this creature if you want to have any hope of making progress toward an emotional and mental resolution. You also need to be gentle and you have to expect to get pushed away by this creature the first couple of times. It’s all about impressions and reactions and your horse needs to know that you aren’t going to be like all the others.

Teaching Your Old Horse New Tricks

admin — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

When you have an older horse, if you are looking to teach them tricks, it might be wise to find a trainer, or to get someone to help you properly train them. So, when you are looking to train your horse, it will not be such a hard task. Older horses have more fragile bones, may not be able to run as fast as they were able to in the past, may not be able to do certain tasks as they were when they were younger, and may have a harder time moving around all together, since their joints and muscles are older and more worn.I found some more information here.

So,when you are looking to teach your horse new tricks, hiring a person to help you out with the training may be in your best interest. Especially if your horse has never learned or done any tricks in the past, a professional helper would really ensure that they will be able to learn certain tricks more easily and more quickly. You will also need to ensure to give your older horse more rest when teaching it tricks. Do to its age, the bones and the body need more time for the horse to heal, and get back moving again.

At What Age Should I Start Training My Horse?

admin — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

What age is the right age to start training my horse? Well, the horse training community has had some debate on this question for quite some time. The normally accepted answer is: it depends. Horses, just like people, need to be considered on a case by case basis. The right time to start a Mongolian Horse may not be the right time to start an Arabian. The average is around 2 to 4 years. Horses mature at around 4 to 5 years, so training should begin before this to get the best results. Pay attention to how your horse reacts to different stimuli and then judge if it’s the proper time for that individual horse to start saddle training. Remember to not push your gelding to hard. It’s far better to go slow and make sure there you do not cause lasting damage, either emotional or physical. Horses bones and joints are not fully developed until 5 years of age, so if you do decide to start work on a younger horse, make sure you limit your sessions. Start at 10 minutes and work your way up to 15-20 very slowly. If your working on an older horse, you might be able to work longer in the beginning.

Why Inspecting Your Horse’s Hooves is Important

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Most people have heard the saying, “No foot, no horse.” However, many horse owners do not realize that simply taking a few minutes every day to inspect their horse’s hooves can help avoid many costly and painful foot problems. However, this is a critically important aspect of horse care.

If your horse is shod, then inspecting the hooves daily can alert you to problems before a shoe is lost. Especially in the summer as horses are stomping at flies or during the wet season where the horse may be moving through mud, shoes will often loosen before falling off. Check for any nails that may be shearing or any looseness. If you find anything, call your farrier.

Hooves should also be cleaned daily to prevent infections like thrush, as well as stone bruises and abscesses that may be caused by stones being caught in hoof. This is true for stalled or pastured horses, as well as ones that are barefoot or shod. In addition, it can help alert you to injuries caused by nails or other hazards.

Inspecting your horse’s hooves daily goes a long way to preventing many problems. This is one simple aspect of horse care that should not be overlooked.

How to Untangle a Horse’s Mane and Tail

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The key to successfully combing out any tangled hair your horse might have is with as little breaks as possible. First use a shampoo and wash the tail as well as the mane. Attempt to get the soap as deep into the hair as possible. This will remove most of the dirt.

Next you choose to use a product that will try and soften your horses tangled hair. You have a choice of commercial products designed for tangled hair. Others have successfully used products designed for human hair. You can also choose to use different oil’s to remove those nasty tangles.

Use half the product on and leave to soak in for a period of time. Once soaked in you will want to slowly begin untangling any hair you come across using a wide tooth comb or brush made for human hair. Continue to use the remaining conditioner as needed. You will want to get the hair to the point where you can easily slide your fingers through it. Once you have removed all of the tangles you should wash it again with a shampoo in order to remove any residue left over from the conditioner or oil you used.If you like what you see, keep going: I Art You: Human Hair Castles