Archive for 2005


How To Measure Your Horse

Thursday, December 15th, 2005

Horses are measured in hands. Each hand is four inches. If your horse is 15.1 hands, he is 61 inches tall.


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Spur Usage and Progression

Saturday, December 10th, 2005

A Question Many Riders Ask:

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Should I use spurs?


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How to Lead a Horse

Friday, December 9th, 2005

You should always be very particular when it comes to leading a horse.
Why? Safety is always my number one concern. I always lead the same way; this keeps my horse consistent and improves our communication.


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Lead Ropes

Friday, December 9th, 2005

It is best to always use a nylon or leather lead rope.
If you’re using a cotton lead rope, and the horse pulls away from you, you will lose the first layer of skin on your hand. It’s a quick way to erase your fingerprints.


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Riding Jeans and Pants

Wednesday, December 7th, 2005

Another component to successful riding is the proper riding pants. You need to wear different jeans for riding than you would wear every day.


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Know Your Money

A sick horse is never an easy thing to go through and is anything but cheap. Check out Know Your Money some time. You can compare pet insurance rates between several companies and keep your thoroughbred healthy.


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