Even though yearling horses are too young to safely ride, these 10 yearling activities can build trust and prepare them to thrive in eventual saddle training.
Though horses take years to mature, you can still make the most of those early days. Learn how to care for and train your young horse.
There is much that can be done with weanlings and yearlings to prepare them for their jobs once they reach physical and mental maturity. Here are 14 things...
Craig Cameron sets up his young horses for future success with instruction that lasts a lifetime. Follow his steps for handling weanlings and yearlings.
In last issue’s article, A Foal’s Safe Trip Home, the challenge was to get my colt from Innisfail, Alberta to Abbotsford, BC as safely and stress-free as possible. At the time he didn’t lead and had never been in a trailer, and he was weaned the moment we left the property. Under these circumstances, I was concerned that the experience would be a lot for him to take in.
Rearing and feeling frisky.
Lunging is an excellent way to train and exercise your horse. With the right technique and equipment, you can teach your horse to lunge safely and effectively
Over 350 free simple-to-read training articles breaking down the 'How To' of Dressage. Plus Amazon bestselling books and podcast.
A large draft horse traditionally used in farming and in road haulage, now principally a carriage horse.
Photos of DEM Kameia, a buckskin Lusitano filly Sold by Don E Mor.
Passionate Dream is a rider and, or breeder’s dream. This eyecatcher KWPN filly is by the Grand Prix stallion Wynton and out of Canadream’s pride and joy, the Elite mare Evita (Rhodium x Juventus).
By Jonathan Field - For years young horses have really fascinated me. There is nothing more thrilling than playing with a sensitive, keen mind and an open spirit. Whether it’s a foal, weanling, or yearling, it’s all fun to me.
Appaloosa mare & colt | Joseph's Dream Appaloosas
2022 Zangersheide stallion Tangelo Van De Zuuthoeve x Chin Chin
Have you ever wondered if a horse would let you ride her if there was no threat of punishment or encouragement of a reward such as food? Would a horse let you ride her simply
Have you ever had trouble trying to slow down a horse? I have four approaches, from least firm to emergency brake that you can try out!
Sophie is a twelve-year-old seven-eighths Hanoverian mare whose main job is dressage. She is also hacked out for an hour or two a couple of times a week. She is fit and robust, but she has recurring bouts of problems with her stifles. Immediately after being shod, she has no issues. But as she gets further along in her shoeing interval her rider notices that her stifles keep catching.
Step-By-Step Guide to Safely Leading a Horse If you’re starting riding lessons, leading a horse is one of the first things you’ll learn. In certain ways, leading a horse is like walking a dog on a leash; you’ll hold a lead rope or reins attached to the horse, and the horse will walk next to […]
