Some typical scenes: Pony and kid: The pony tugs the kid to the next clump of grass. Rider, horse and lunge: The horse pulls on the lunge and finally the rider follows the direction of movement of the horse. Horse, rider and vet: The vet needs to intervene because the rider is not able to run the horse fast enough. … [Read more...]
Road traffic security for horses – how riders can prepare their horses for the streets
Only few stables are in the middle of nowhere and nearly every horse needs to get used to cars and traffic noises. Horses should already get used to these environmental elements in the first years of their lives. In best case the pasture is located directly next to a street – then the horse automatically gets used to the noise and speed of the big cars. … [Read more...]
Dogs and Horses – Part 2: How to take a ride with horse and dog
Many riders do not only have a big heart for horses but are also enthusiastic dog owners. Part 1 dealt with the questions how dogs can get used to the horse stable. But what can riders do if they want to take a ride through nature with horse and dog? … [Read more...]
Dogs and Horses – Part 1: How dogs get used to the horse stable
Many riders do not only have a big heart for horses but are also enthusiastic dog owners. They dream about a ride through nature together with horse and dog. But in reality there can be many problems if you want to integrate your dog into daily life in the horse stable. … [Read more...]
Get past the fear: training units that help horses to overcome their anxieties- Part 2
In the cold months of the winter it can be really difficult to ride and there are only few possibilities for variations. This is the perfect time for special ground training disciplines which help the horse to overcome his fears. … [Read more...]