Horse stalls are deodorized and sanitized by raking through the hay, scooping out soiled areas, using a deodorant specific for horse stalls and sweeping out the sawdust. See a step-by-step demonstration of cleaning out a stall withinformation from a lifelong equestrian in this free video on horses. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter [...]
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 saddling a horse, use three or four fingers to measure the saddle’s gullet in order to prevent back soreness. Find out how to saddle 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 lifelong equestrian and head [...]
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 [...]
To check a horse’s heart rate, place a stethoscope behind the elbow, count heart beats for 15 seconds and multiple by four. Learn more about checking a horse’s heart rate 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 lifelong [...]
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 [...]
Use a soft towel to clean your horse’s ears. Discover more about how to clean a horse’s ear 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 lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. Filmmaker: David [...]