Selah Morgans

10 Tips on breaking and backing a young horse with a real life experience. When I started writing my tips for breaking a young horse I thought I must be mad, what did I know? There are loads of experts out there all offering advice and I was just a humble horse owner, not a trainer etc. Then I decided that if my story helps anyone to have the confidence to work with their own horse then I believe they will find it a rewarding experience and it will be beneficial to both the horse or pony and themselves. Backing, Breaking and Training a young horse. Well its something that we are told is best left to the experts and to some degree I agree, as you can do a lot of damage to a horse at such a young age...

> Experts say the benefits of horseback riding include the obvious, of enjoyment as well as developing better balance, coordination and the exercising of your brain. There are benefits also of Polo as a sport in respect of team building and character building. Taking Riding lessons from an instructor with Polo experience and a school of horses rather than hopping aboard your neighbour’s hardly trained 5-year-old nag gives you the twofold benefits of a knowledgeable instructor and a highly experienced and well trained horse with a good temperament that can tolerate added bouncing at times. The other benefits of learning to ride a horse are that, it is a great activity for young and old alike...

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v> When a newborn baby enters the world, meaningful gifts await.  The rocking horse has been a well received gift since the 17th century, when Socrates is rumored to have played with them.  Although rocking horses aren’t manufactured widely as they once were, many gift companies strive to keep their tradition alive.  There exists a unique story or tale behind each rocking horse gift set. When a newborn baby enters the world, meaningful new baby gifts await.  The rocking horse has been a well received gift since the 17th century, when Socrates is rumored to have played with them.  Although rocking horses aren’t manufactured widely as they once were, many gift companies strive to keep...

> Horse training is an art. But it also has rules that govern how to work with and train a horse. For instance, when you're training a horse to do something, you don't want to drill him with it so much that he becomes sour on it and unwilling to do it next time. The trick is to get him doing what you ask, then asking him to do it a few more times, then stop asking. You can ask him to do it more for you the next day but you should stop asking for too much. Here's a human view on why that's important. If you were to get a piece of paper and write the word "training" on it, chances are you would do it just fine. But what if I asked you write it again? Why would I ask you to do that? Because I just want...

I’ve been around many people who try to lead a horse by controlling their head with a lead rope. They end up pulling or jerking the lead rope and the horse will typically pull back or push around the person with the lead rope. Ultimately, you want slack in the lead rope while leading your horse because you don’t want to pull or jerk him. If your horse moves incorrectly while leading him then you can stop and correct him by making him move his body. To really be successful in having control the secret is having control over your horse’s body. How do you do that? By controlling his feet by making him move his rear end away from you. (Also known as “disengaging the hind quarters) Why...

> Do you constantly doubt your own capability? There are many people who do, and the amazing thing is that your problem may be caused by a passing comment spoken years ago by a friend or family member. This comment may have stayed with you and become embedded in your subconscious to affect you for years to come. Low self esteem can be a reason you cannot achieve a lot of what you hope to. This isn't because you aren't capable, but because you have programmed yourself to believe what others have said to you. These comments have dragged you down and stopped you blossoming into the wonderful you! To change the way you are, you will have to try and change the attitude...

A mule is an offspring of a female horse and a male donkey. While the mules look and resemble a donkey they are very hardworking animals and are used as work horses at farms. Mules are easy to train and make good companions to other farm animals. Mules also have better height and greater resistance than horses and donkeys. The characteristics of horses and donkeys make mules perfect work horses as they are patient as well as strong to carry out difficult farm work. Farm owners can benefit highly by using mule teams on their farms as these animals can work longer and better than horses or donkeys. Mule teams can be used for pulling carts and plowing fields in the farm. There are several places online...

Laminitis in horses is a very serious condition that affects the feet and makes it very painful for the horse to walk and even stand. Laminitis can be caused by several factors and if you suspect that your horse has laminitis you should begin treatment as soon as possible. This condition will not get better on its own and will only get worse if not treated immediately. Below is some very important information that you should know about laminitis. Some of the most common causes of laminitis in horses include: - Eating too much grain (this often happens when a horse breaks into the feed room and gorges himself on feed) - Lush pasture (eating too much grass especially spring grass can cause laminitis...

Feeding a stabled horse is slightly different than feeding a horse that lives on a pasture. A stabled horse will spend more time in a stall and will require a somewhat different feeding regime. This is because the stabled horse does not have access to the same amount of roughage that the pastured horse receives. The stabled horse will also eat a lot of high-energy feed, but then have nowhere to release that energy. This is why it is important that you understand what and why you are feeding the horse to ensure that he is receiving all of the nutrients the horse requires. Exercise must be considered when developing a feeding program for your horse. The horse's age, gender and size will all play...

Have you got a horse who is impatient for his feed? One who will attack others if they come close to his feed bin? Even sometimes his owner? In my experience, such aggressive horse has turned like this because he has been starved in his life. So you might reply, but he has all the feed he needs now! The word "now" does not mean much to the horse. He remembers that in the past, he did not receive enough food, and this is enough for him to remember it, even years later. During an intuitive communication session, it is possible to find out more about it and to reassure the horse that he is now fine and he can trust his feed will come everyday. Now, please, make sure it does! However, there are things...

Riding a horse at any age takes a lot of energy. When you return to riding or learn to ride when you are older, believe me, it can hurt! Getting off that horse is in itself a major feat, involving a jump some distance from the ground - not good for ankles. And when you're on the ground, suddenly you've turned into John Wayne! So is there anything that can be done to avoid the pain? If you haven't had any major aches and pains before you begin to ride, there shouldn't be any major effects on your body when you start - at least not once you have become fit. Getting fit is the key to overcoming the pain barrier. When I first had my horse, at the age of 50, it was a huge shock to the system, even though...

Horse training involves more than just giving an instruction to your horse, followed by a treat. Teaching your horse to obey your commands every time involves building a strong relationship with them. The first step to natural training for horses is to get inside the head of your horse. Understanding and learning how your horse thinks, is crucial to train your animal properly and should form the foundation of any instruction on how learning how to train you horse. When you understand not only your horse's body but their attitude as well, you will be able to lead your horse without a bit, not having to find yourself chasing him around the pasture anymore. Part of this natural training for horses...

It is very unfortunate that there are still a few people who think that in order to break in a horse, a horse's spirit also has to be broken, but that doesn't have to be the case. What these people must really begin to understand is that you will get a much better horse when you work with and educate your horse instead of being forceful in any way. Most people in Hollywood and those who run workshops tend to believe that horse whispering is some kind of mysterious art which is unachievable by a common person. There is absolutely no mystery to this unique practice. It is all about understanding the behaviors of a horse and being able to read the horse you are working with. A horse is a herd animal...

Used to make sure the saddle is correctly attached to the horses back, the girth sits around 10 cm behind the horses' front legs. There are a number of types of girth and styles online in the Anything Equine store. They are used for many different disciplines, as described below. Balding Girths Made from leather and cut into 3 strips. Atherstone Girths Shaped leather with a stronger strip of leather along the centre. Dressage Girths Also called a 'Lonsdale' girth. Not as long as other girths and used primarily with dressage saddles. The long billets on dressage saddles allow this girth to be fitted without the buckles interfering with the rider's leg aids. They can be made from leather, strong...

If you are looking for a laminitis cure you will be glad to know that there is one. However you should also know that the quicker you start treatment the better chance you have of curing it. If laminitis is not taken care of soon enough it can lead to founder and you do not want that for your horse. Yes, your horse can be cured and sound again if the correct methods are followed. At the first signs of lameness you should call your veterinarian to find out for sure if your horse does in fact have laminitis. Treatments will vary depending on the severity of the condition, but your vet will most likely give your horse a painkiller and an anti-inflammatory medication to begin with. You should stall your...

There was a time when livestock owners follow a general mandate: sheep and cattle are enclosed using electric wires while horses are left enclosed in wooden fences. The excuse was that horses' eyes have poor vision, hence, it is not suitable to use thin electric wire horse fence. Horse fencing needs to be blunt or the horses would get caught in the wires. Nowadays, new varieties of electric horse fences are available. The new horse fence, horse fencing wires, and cables are designed with larger braids, bands or ribbons for greater equine visibility. The newly-developed electric fencing quickly became the choice of the increasing horse-owning population who have proven that the old thinking that...

Everything I know about Horse Trailer Safety Chains I learned from my Uncle Oscar down on the home place near Brunot, Missouri. First before you put any horses in your trailer, be sure your truck is capable of towing that load. I say truck because an SUV is just not what real cowboys use to pull their horses around, and a car is pure foolishness. Figure what your trailer weights (probably on a plaque screwed on the side) and what your horses weigh. Average 900 lbs, big ones a lot more and compare with the truck tow rating (in the owner's manual) For tag along trailers (bumper pull) safety chains form a net to catch the tongue if it comes lose from the hitch. For gooseneck trailers, the safety chains...

Your horse comes up lame, he limps, bobs his head, is obviously in pain, won't run and all you can do is wonder just how serious will this be, will we ever ride again. Not your best case scenario. Maybe the horse put its foot in a hole, maybe it just tripped, but many times lameness creeps in over time as a result of incorrect horseshoeing practices. Your horse's foot is not balanced, the hoof wall is not level, the heels have been left too short, and too much toe on the foot stretches the tendons. Maybe the horse has pigeon toes that have been left untreated. All of the above over time can lead to lameness and permanent lameness. If the toe of the foot grows too forward the foot labors before...

If you have a horse that kicks, either occasionally, periodically, or habitually, it is wise to find out the reasons behind this behavior. Sometimes there are practical reasons a horse will lash out. He may be protecting himself or trying to relieve pain. In other situations kicking is a bad habit that must be addressed before some one gets hurt. To figure out what your horse is trying to tell you with this potentially dangerous behavior you need to observe his body language and what are the circumstances leading up to a kick. Horses are usually trying to communicate one of six messages when they deliver a kick. A horse may kick because they feel threatened. Kicking is a weapon horses will use to...

If you have recently bought a horse, you have an important decision to make. Will you hire a professional horse trainer, or will you do it yourself? Many people will hire a professional trainer, because learning how to train a horse can seem intimidating at first. Learning how to train a horse is not as hard as it seems however, and there are many benefits to training the horse yourself, rather than hiring someone to do it. With guides like Horse Training Secrets Revealed, you can learn all of the steps and secrets that you will need in order to train your horse. One of the most important benefits of training your own horse is that you have full control over the training process. You won't have to...

The following horse training tips will teach your horse to neck rein. This is a very useful skill that can make it easier to open gates or carry something in your free hand without dismounting. Many people think that this task is difficult but if you use the following horse training tips it will be easier. First I will explain what direct and indirect rein mean. Your direct rein is the one you use to pull the horses mouth with, and the indirect rein is the one that presses on the horses neck. Use a snaffle bit with this exercise and as always, work gently and consistently. Using two hands on the reins, with your hands spaced about one foot apart, sit in the center of the saddle. Gently squeeze with...

There are great pleasures in owning horses and there are some not so pleasant chores that need to be done. Some people opt to have their veterinarians handle the chore of sheath/udder cleaning, which is fine. However, you need to make sure your horse is taught to accept the cleaning process before the vet arrives. Most mare owners decide to take on udder cleaning themselves, as udders are simple to maintain. Alternately, gelding owners can have a more daunting task. You may want the veterinarian to start you out or at least give you guidelines on sheath cleaning such as the frequency, best cleanser to use or tricks he may have to make this job and maintenance between cleanings easier. If you wonder...

There was a time when I would shun all attempts of my mama to get me to wear a coat. "It's really cold out there Oscar", she would say, "You'll catch your death!" Tough guy, me! I don't recall ever getting sick because I didn't wear a heavy enough coat or any coat at all,but I do recall being very cold when I came inside. As I grew older, I could feel the cold more and began wearing coats and then, heaver coats. I learned it was not as cool as I thought to go macho. Fortunately all forays without a coat were near the house so I could run inside if the cold worked its way to my bones. But when trail riding, there's no place to go if you get too cold, and if you do decide you need help it may be some...

Stem cells and stem cell therapy have received a lot of news coverage lately, some of it controversial, so this month I've decided to discuss stem cells in general, along with several approaches to stem cell therapy. The stem cell therapies I advocate are both legal and simple, especially with the advent of a new nutritional product called Stemplex, which I'll discuss a little later. But first, a little about the stem cell itself... Embryonic Versus Adult Stem Cells A stem cell is an undifferentiated cell that can renew itself and develop into at least three different types of tissue. Embryonic stem cells are derived from early stage embryos and have the ability to differentiate into all adult cell...

There are several different kinds of horseback riding lessons you can take, depending on where your interests in the sport lie. There are clinics devoted to every age group and include training for competition riding, lessons for the recreational rider, ranchers, and even classes on learning how to deal with problem horses. You can take one-on-one or group lessons or special classes taught by internationally renowned horseback riders. As a beginner-level student, both children and adults interested in gaining the fundamental knowledge of horseback riding skills will learn basic riding terminology, safety tips and general skills. The length of the horseback riding lessons vary, but most are normally...

In this article I review the Cavallo Hoof Simple Boot. I think it's important to write about my experiences because it took a lot of research to figure out how to fit this boot to my quarter horse gelding, Walker, who is currently in transition from shoes to barefoot living. If I had not done the research, I would have ended up with boots that were the wrong size, not to mention ultimately detrimental to Walker's progress toward a barefoot lifestyle. Walker's Barefoot Trimming Situation Walker is a 4-year-old quarter horse gelding I purchased as a reining prospect. The moment I brought him home I immediately yanked his shoes off. His feet were typical of an overly-bred quarter horse: thin walls...

Owning a horse can be an expensive proposition. Your life long dream of riding whenever you want on your own personal horse has been a reality. Now, unless you were raised around horses, you are probably in for the surprise of your life. Not just where to purchase horse supplies is important, but what you need to keep your animal safe and healthy is also very important. You will need to purchase a variety of products. Start with the saddle and harness-there are several different types including the dressage, jumping, stock seat and the regular all purpose saddle. Most are made of leather which is strong and long lasting. The harness is usually made of leather, cotton, wool, web or nylon and should...

The vast majority of times, a horse is head shy because of something a human has done. It's a learned response to a painful experience. Being smacked on the face, having an ear twitched, being hit over the head with a rope, whip or other object. Even a rider with rough hands once the bridle is on can make a horse head shy if the horse has made the connection between letting the bridle on and being jerked about in the mouth. But as with any evasive behavior on the part of a horse, it is best to first rule out any physical problems. Why else would a horse be head shy? Well it can be a symptom of a badly fitting bridle. If the bridle is too tight, it presses on their poll and hurts. A badly...

A horse supplements objectives must be to work at the cellular level bathing the cells in optimal nutrients, and the cells will respond with resilience, health, and endurance and the formulation should have outlasted the test of time and developed champions. Horses may steer clear from their horse supplements because of their age, form of pasture, aroma, freshness, physical characteristics (appearance and physical form) and their specific partiality to selected flavors. These situations might lead to bad consumption. There are a large number of nutritional supplements that you can purchase today. Then again, very few are designed, balanced and buffered in order to reach the specifications of all...

I have recently embarked on a huge project of purchasing raw land and moving myself and the horses into the country so I can ride and advance my horsemanship. I thought I had my income managed to make this move but shifts have happened in the economy that have caused me to step back and regroup. As I have looked into my future I has also looked back to the past 28 years--at the financial decisions I have made along the way that have affected me and my horses. In 1998 I read 2 books that totally changed my life. One was "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and other was "Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom," both by Robert Kiyosaki. In "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Kiyosaki looks at belief systems about...

Most horse trainers often say that it is critical to learn the language of the horse. If you realize how to talk with horses, you can readily calm them whenever they feel uncomfortable. In horse training, you should have the capacity to calm your horse when the need arises. There are times when the horse gets frightened. It's really amazing how the owner can calm the frightened horse. You could be questioning what made the horse calm - could it be the tone of the owner's voice or could it be the words being used? The answer is both. As a horse trainer and owner, you should have the trust in handling them properly. Your voice should have a soothing, gentle, and pleasant tone. Try to imagine calming...