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Chewing on Tack

Horses biting or chewing on tack is a common issue, and can be very frustrating and costly. We are going to discuss just a couple of reasons that cause this and what can be done about it. Many times a young horse will develop this tendency when they have a

From The Barnyard: The Great Hay Dilemma

Our hay season started out with a visit from a fantastic fertilizer man in October. He is an older gentleman ā€“ who does not just try to ā€˜sellā€™ you what product of his might make him the most money ā€“ he tested our grass, root systems, soil and knowing we

Horses Pulling Back

Pulling back while tied is one of the more common habits some horses can develop. Initially, a horse pulls back because he doesnā€™t feel safe with his feet restricted and doesnā€™t know how to ā€œgiveā€ to the halter to find the release. If he breaks whatever heā€™s tied to and

Thoughtful Thursday – The Moment

Thoughtful Thursday is a live video post we do each week on social media discussing different topics or questions that our fans have asked!

Trust Based Desensitization

Desensitization, or ā€œsacking outā€, is an important part of training and building confidence (even a horse thatā€™s not spooky can benefit from desensitization). It doesnā€™t matter what object that heā€™s scared of; your goal is to build his trust and confidence in you as the leader, regardless of the object

Building Confidence in the Flighty Horse

As a young fellow of 16, I learned a valuable lesson from a flighty Quarter Horse filly, the first horse I ever started (broke-in). Finding she was a little high-strung and not knowing any better, I kept things quiet and easy around her and really took my time in the

Thoughtful Thursday – Body Language

Thoughtful Thursday is a live video post we do each week on social media discussing different topics or questions that our fans have asked!