Posts Tagged ‘what’
What is a 'dropped shoulder' in a horse and how can I fix it?
Yesterdays blog discussed ‘Confusing terms people use around horses‘ and the following comment showed up on the Facebook post. “I’ve been yelled at – and still don’t know what a dropped shoulder is.”-Karen S. This is a great example of a confusing term. I agree that people over use this term AND I believe it…
Read MoreName this foal: Newt has a little brother!
Newt has a little brother! He still needs a name, or two, a barn name and a registered name. He is by a stallion named Starlights Wrangler and his mom’s name is Whizards Maggie Mae. Fun fact: Whizards Maggie Mae is a full sister to Whizards Baby Doll (aka Roxy).
Read MoreWhat is the horse saying with his ears?
After posting yesterday’s blog, I noticed several people comment negatively about the horses ears during the performance. The common thread seemed to be that the viewers of the video seemed to think that the horse was saying, with its ears, that it was irritated or annoyed. On the surface I can see how some people…
Read MoreIt seems there are a variety of opinions as to how soon to ride or work a young horse. Why?
“Hi Stacy. I enjoy following your travels and respect your advice. I have just purchased a 2 year old paint horse that I plan to show. It seems there are a variety of opinions as to how soon to ride or work a young horse. I would greatly appreciate your input.”-Marie B The biggest thing…
Read MoreHow can you prepare a horse for being ridden in a dress?
“Hi Stacy! My sister’s grad is coming up and we were hoping to take pictures of her with/on her horse in her grad dress. I was wondering if you would have any tips on training a horse to accommodate her in her dress. Thanks!”-Fallon S. I have shown several different horses while wearing a dress,…
Read MoreLooking for great trail riding and horses to rent…where would you recommend?
“Keep your adventures coming. I enjoy watching the videos of places you have been. I would like to go horseback riding SOMEWHERE??? I have not decided which state would be the best place. I would not bring my horses, I would have to use theirs. Do you have or does anyone have any ideas where…
Read MoreNewt conquers standing on the box…but what motivates my horse?
When I set up the video camera on day seven of teaching Newt to stand on the box I didn’t know exactly what I would do with the footage. I did know that I was spending a lot of time laughing at my horse…and I was really enjoying watching him learn. As I stood there…
Read MoreWhere do you live and what shelter do your horses have?
I am a fan of horses spending as much time out as possible. I love the idea of horses being out 24/7….but in many of the places I visit the weather also plays a part in this decision. When I lived in Ohio we had run in sheds that had gravel and small paddocks. If the…
Read MoreWhat to do with a bolting, bucking pony?
“Dear Stacy, I have a question and it will be a little long to ask. I know your awfully busy and there’s little chance you can find time to answer it, but since there is a girl and her pony at stake, I thought I’d go ahead and ask, anyway. Last year in February we…
Read MoreWhat's in your first aid kit for your horse?
If you have had horses for longer than a week you probably have some kind of a first aid kit. It might be as simple as some ointment you picked up while you were buying feed or it could be enough equipment to rival an equine medical clinic. It is also likely that the longer…
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