Tacking a horse consists of three general steps, including grooming the horse, putting on the saddle and putting on the bridle. Find out how to completely tack up a horse for riding withinformation from a lifelong equestrian in this free video on horses. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian [...]
Grooming a horse for a show includes spraying show sheen onto the horse’s coat and tail, and combing the mane and tail starting at the ends. Groom a horse to look good for a show withinformation from a lifelong equestrian in this free video on horses. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is [...]
Caring for a horse requires grooming on a regular basis, in particular the hooves, legs and fetlock area. Understand the importance of grooming withinformation from a lifelong equestrian in this free video on horses. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. [...]
When leading and handling a pregnant horse, keep a safe distance and make sure she is paying attention and can be led from both her right and left sides. Keep a pregnant horse comfortable when led with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free video on horse care. Expert: Neil Draper Bio: Neil [...]
Horse trainers need to be prepared to ride a number of different horses, including those that are difficult and have bad habits. Become a horse manager by riding a variety of horses and learning about horse management with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com [...]
Taping a wound on a horse comes after cleaning the wound and ensuring the horse can safely heal without professional medical attention. Learn to tape a horse’s wound with tips from a ranch owner in this free horse care video. Expert: Kathy Kentala Bio: Kathy Kentala owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Austin, TX. [...]
When grooming skittish horses, movements should be slow and the groomer should start at the bottom and work their way up. Groom a skittish horse by using caution and care with tips from an equestrian coach in this free video on horse care. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian [...]
Back up a horse by applying pressure with the reins and squeezing the horse with the inside of the legs. Get more information on how to back up on a horse with tips from an equestrian team coach in this free video on horseback riding. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a [...]
After the birth of a foal, observe the mare to make sure that she and the foal look healthy, and bring her to the veterinarian if she hasn’t discharged the placenta within 10 hours of delivery. Know what to look for after a foal’s birth with advice from a professional horse trainer in this free [...]
Horses share many pieces of anatomy with humans, but many significant horse parts might be less well known. Learn about horse anatomy and parts of a horse’s head and neck from a ranch owner in this free horse care video. Expert: Kathy Kentala Bio: Kathy Kentala owns the Bee Cave Riding Center in Austin, TX. [...]