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Pat Parelli Horse Training Method

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Nov 192010
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The Pat Parelli horse training method does not require a lot of equipment. In fact, a wand and a rope are all that is needed. The training session has to begin with the trainer placing his horse on a lead. Then, he must rub his hand on the sensitive parts of his horse such as its shoulder and its ears. But when the horse starts to evade, the trainer has to stop moving his hands. He must also keep his horse in a circle and let it walk until it gets tired. And once his horse halts, he must take away his hand and reward his horse for acting well.

After some time, the horse will realize that its trainer is not someone to be terrified of. It will also realize that he is not forcing it to do a certain move. The trainer simply provides the horse with options of either standing comfortably still and accepting his touches, or struggling to avoid being touched. Then, when the horse stops behaving unfavorably, its trainer may move toward the next process of Pat Parelli horse training. This next process is actually similar to the first one, although a wand is used. However, before such wand is used on the horse, it must be scrutinized by the horse first. This is so the horse will not consider the wand as a threat.

And once it has accepted the wand, the rope may then be introduced. This is basically the last process in the Pat Parelli horse training method. Actually, the same movements are done in this process but the trainer has to go at slower paces. He must move the rope above the legs, face, and ears of the horse; so that it will be ready to handle a saddle. Nonetheless, the trainer must be confident and calm throughout the whole training session to gain positive results.

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Horses For Sale Are Available Everywhere

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Nov 192010

A huge increase in horses for sale has resulted due to the current economic downturn. High-priced show horses are selling for a fraction of what their original value. Many owners are giving their horses away to shelters because they are no longer able to afford them.

Horses in every breed, and trained for any riding style, can easily be found. Price levels vary widely as well. Individuals must still be very cautious when purchasing this type of animal. It is an investment of sorts. Numerous issues should be considered during the decision process. In addition, many different sales sources are available to assist the buyer in finding the right horse.

The first step is to make a decision on how the horse will be used. Decide what type of riding will be focused on, whether it is recreational riding, hunters, showjumping, endurance riding, dressage or three-day eventing. This helps to narrow down the search, enabling a buyer to successfully and efficiently find the right horse.

There is a huge variety of resources available to buyers for locating a suitable horse. A large amount of websites specialize in listing sale horses for any riding discipline, all breeds and locations. Sellers can upload photos on the site. The buyer can usually sort sales lists by price, breed, or geographic location. Most show sale horses all over the world.

Other more conventional methods include contacting breeders or trainers, or talking to breed associations. There is an association for almost every breed in existence. Individual sellers still advertise in conventional classified advertisements, especially if these ads are in horse magazines. Auctions are places where animals can be purchased quickly and at a low price. One should be an experienced horse person to ensure that the right animal is successfully chosen.

When visiting a prospect, bring a knowledgeable and trusted friend, colleague or trainer. Trainers charge a small fee for assisting in the search for a horse. This is worth the cost in order to find a good horse. Get either the trainer or the second person to ride the horse. Review the animal’s ground manners as well. All of this provides good information regarding the horse’s training and attitude.

Veterinary examinations are usually recommended. However the effectiveness of such an examination is somewhat controversial. Nevertheless, a complete stress test should be conducted. This helps to identify lameness issues. Some people believe that x-rays should be included in the exam, to thoroughly screen for any lameness issues. On the other hand, x-rays in older horses will usually show some sort of bone abnormality that may or may not cause lameness in the future.

Thorough research is recommended before making a purchase. Multiple resources should be utilized in the search process. A large selection of information and resources is available. A search is usually more expansive when looking for animals needed for the most competitive activities.

Many horses for sale are available in every breed, riding discipline and expense level. Check out our great online guide on horse sales.

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Horse Whisperer

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Nov 192010

I’m certain that you have heard of the Horse Whisperer, but do you really know what it could mean for your horse? I know you probably don’t believe that people can talk to horses and not too many years ago I wouldn’t have acknowledged that either. However, I have always communicated with horses, sometimes without being aware of that fact. Now, I have made my business doing just that.     I remember having the ability as a child. It certainly wasn’t accepted or normal back then so I quit talking about it and soon put in back in the far recesses of my mind. After recovering from a serious illness, I once again noticed the ability and began using it all the time. Soon it became normal to me again as well as a lot of fun. I “talked” to my own horses and found out so much useful information. I could learn what they needed to be nutritionally balanced, the training techniques that worked best for them, the saddle and bridle preferences or fit, or why they had issues with trailering, etc. This was one fantastic! It made getting along and training my horse much, much easier. I began to see how helpful this could be for all horse owners. I was still hesitant since it was met with great resistance when I was young.   I started learning about Touch for Health: a technique which uses Applied Kineosology, Chiropractic, Lymph Drainage, and Accupressure for people. I then took a course that taught me how to use Touch for Health on horses. Now I had a more conventional way to work on the horses and still use my gift. I could tell the what owners what their horses needed or wanted without necessarily telling them that I was communicating with their horse. It took a few years before I became comfortable letting people know what I could do.   Now I am open to the world knowing what I do, secure in the knowledge that horses and owner need the information that can be provided by a middle man(that’s me). I love what I do! I really enjoy talking to the horses and then giving their owners the inside scoop.   If this sounds like something you would be interested in knowing more about or actually having me provide you with this service then please check out my website. www.horsehelp.biz

Teha Hewines has been riding since she was born, doing just about everything you can do on a horse. She has a unique talent of talking to horses, that allows her to help any horse, any time. Check out her website to get many more details or email her to find out for yourself. www.horsehelp.biz or t_hewines@hotmail.com

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3 Easy Exercises to Help You Bomb Proof Your Horse

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Nov 192010

When a horse spooks or shies he is dangerous not only to himself and his rider, but also to others, this is especially so if the horse is ridden on roadsides. Horses, being prey animals, often respond to objects they perceive as being threatening by shying and bolting from them. Some horses shy at virtually anything and they are often deemed as problem horses that are dangerous to ride. Horses can spook from everything, from plastic bags to wheelie bins, if the horse finds the object scary, he will everything in his power to avoid it.

There are some things you can do to desensitize your horse. This problem horse training is ideally started when the horse is young and in training as it will ensure a spook proof horse. Begin by lunging the horse for a few minutes to allow him to work off any excessive energy. Leave a halter and lead rope on the horse and approach him slowly with an old saddle pad or blanket allowing him to sniff it. Work at the horse’s pace and if he spooks or takes a step back, introduce the blanket again slowly until he is comfortable having it close to him.

Once he’s more at ease around the blanket, you can start moving it around and swinging it slowly. This will help desensitize the horse against flapping objects. The horse will most probably feel uncomfortable and may even shy, so be patient and work with him until he is accustomed to having the blanket swung around him.

The next step is to touch the horse with the swinging blanket, gently swing it onto his back and all over his body. Once the horse accepts the blanket on his head you’re halfway there! Place the blanket by his feet to help desensitize him to objects under his feet, this is an essential part of the desensitization exercise. That’s it; reward him profusely for a job well done!

The next desensitizing exercise you should try is to use a soft rope and work with it in much the same way as you did with the saddle pad or blanket. This teaches the horse to tolerate having a rope moving around his legs and body. Teaching your horse to tolerate this type of sensation can prove to be lifesaving if tack fails and the horse finds himself with bits of tack flying around him. This makes the horse much safer in dangerous situations when tack breaks. Throw the rope on the ground and in-between the horses’ legs and belly until he is no longer afraid of it. If the horse allows you to move the rope around his face and head, you’ve successfully completed this exercise.

Last but certainly not least is the plastic bag. The majority of horses shy from plastic bags and by doing this exercise you will help your horse overcome his fear of fluttering objects. Show the bag to your horse and allow him to smell it, then tie it to a long lunge whip and wave it around while holding your horse on long lead rope. The horse will inevitably shy and try to get away from the terrifying object. Keep shaking it around and the horse will eventually become accustomed to having it around him, once he’s calm he will allow you to touch him with the plastic bag. Move it around his body and under his belly, when he allows you to touch his head with it, you’re done.

Work at your horse’s pace and always end your training session on a positive note and with a lot of pace. Never pressure your horse in a difficult situation as you may cause him irreparable psychological damage. Make sure you do these exercises regularly even after the horse has become desensitized to ensure the horse doesn’t fall back into his old familiar patterns.

Stal Amani can help you find the right horse or pony for you or your child. Whether you’re looking for a beginner’s pony or a Grand Prix level dressage or Show Jumper, Stal Amani offers you the unique opportunity to try before you buy because we understand the importance of matching the right horse to the right rider. http://www.stalamani.com
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Reining Horse Training – The Importance

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Nov 182010
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Reining horse training is of extreme importance whenever a competition is around. It basically requires horses that are in tune and responsive with their riders. It also depends on the riders’ abilities to develop relationships with their horses. Normally, there are particular breeds that are selected to participate in competitions because of their capabilities. And sliding stop is one of the primary maneuvers that a reining horse in training needs to practice. There are also several things that a trainer should become aware of when training his horse, if he wants to become successful.

For instance, the posture of a rider and how he works the reins could affect his horse when it stops. These factors, however, could be controlled to change the total appearance, as well as, the success of a reining horse’s sliding stop maneuver. And the way the rider signals his horse to halt and how it is shod may also be controlled by means of reining horse training. On the other hand, the track and the natural ability of the horse to stop can not be controlled. The horse’s speed prior to stopping can not be controlled either. So, for such uncontrollable factors, practicing and learning strategies are all the trainer could do to improve his success rates.

Reining horse training is vital to help lessen the risks of injuring horses, as well; even if they already have the skills for sliding stops. Nonetheless, it is also important to practice on good grounds. Bad grounds could injure horses and they only make stopping difficult. So, it is recommended to loosen up the ground by adding shavings to it. This would improve it and make sliding easier. However, the trainer must ask his horse to slide when it is currently accelerating because its body is more suitable to sliding at this time.

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Grooming Your Horse Correctly

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Nov 182010

Grooming also allows you to recognise any injuries your horse may have picked up along the way. We need some grooming every now and again and it is the same for our horses. If you can pick up some grooming tools such as a body brush, tail comb, hoof pick and a sponge or cloth to bathe the horse.

When bathing the horse it is not that important where you start so long as the horse is washed and cleaned thoroughly. Many people like to use a hose on the horse (obviously at a slow pace!) but with hose bans during the summer months you may just be best using a bucket of water and a sponge or cloth. You are likely to give the horse a more thorough clean as well. Try and give the horse a good clean and get them used to bathing regularly.

Shampoo is a good product to use. You can buy shampoo specially made for horses but human shampoo is also ok to use if you want. Using shampoo should be done so on occasion only as using too much will end up stripping the natural oils off the horse and this will lead to the drying of his/her hair quicker then usual.

Taking good care of the horses hoofs is very important as it is an essential part of a horse’s body. The most common and easiest way of cleaning the hoofs is by picking out any mud, stones or anything else that have been embedded on the sole. As you can imagine, a lot of pressure is placed on the hoofs and cleaning them is not only done for to keep it clean but to also stop the horse from bruising which can happen if not cleared properly.

Grooming a horse takes on a whole new level of importance if you talk about a horse who competes. Among the various benefits that you can get from regular horse care is an improved skin and coat health, lesser health problems, and it also enables you to assess the horse’s health or check if there are any acquired injuries. Look after your horse this winter and they will look after you whilst out riding. Enjoy the riding time you have thought as winter sets in.

Bob Brightside is an experienced equestrian author. There is a range of horse riding equipment available to buy online, this includes clothes and specialist horse riding boots.

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Is Your Horse Getting the Proper Amount of Minerals and Nutrients

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Nov 172010

Mineral deficiencies in horses are not common. Good quality hay or pasture will have all the minerals a horse needs. Growing foals may need extra feed that contains calcium and phosphorus if they do not have access to high quality pasture. Sometimes your horse needs to take equine supplements to make up for the nutrients they are missing out on.

These nutritional horse supplements work in the same way they work for us; they are a perfectly natural way to provide the body what it needs most. Many equine supplement products include lots of the same types of nutrients we as humans need everyday, too.

Is your horse getting the right amount of nutrients? You first must figure out what nutrients your horse is getting already. You can do this by looking at the nutritional information on your horse’s feed bag, finding what nutrients it is getting from the grass it eats out on pasture, or seeing what nutrients are in the hay it is eating. Nearly all of major feed manufacturers employ nutritionists who can assist you in determining all of this information out and what is the best amount for your horse.

If you have discovered there is a deficiency in your horse’s diet, then you can begin your search for the right equine supplement. There are numerous horse supplements to pick from. Some are expensive vitamin and mineral concoctions, while others are organic and herbal remedies. You can even use straightforward home supplements such as garlic powder or coconut oil. Read the labels carefully before you choose one, and always look for an equine supplement which meets your horse’s specific needs.

You’ll find there are times when your horse may require extra vitamins and minerals. Broodmares with foals, for example, often benefit from extra doses of calcium. Horses that labor hard in warm weather might require extra electrolytes in order to avoid dehydration. A horse under stress could need nutrients like iron or B-vitamins. Many horse owners feed these supplements to horses recovering from illness or injury as a way of speeding up their recovery.

Remember to never over do it. Picking out an incorrect supplement, or using one your horse doesn’t need, can harm your horse sometimes seriously. Some vitamin and mineral ingredients can be very dangerous when given in large quantities. Fat soluble vitamins like A, D, E and K, are stored by the horse’s body and can cause illness if overfed.

Ted Stinson is an equine enthusiast who writes various articles on horses and the best methods of caring for a horse. Many of his topics include subjects ranging from the best western tack to use to what type of equine supplements work best.

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5 Tips to Successful Horse Training

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Nov 172010

Training of horses is a very difficult task. An effective trainer should be well equipped with the understanding of general approaches in handling horses. Also an experience and proper education on teaching horses basic skills is necessary in order to become successful.

With these, here are some helpful tips one can do in order to become efficient in teaching horses:

1. Get to know the horse which will be trained.

Not all animals are the same and their temperaments vary. A good trainer will be sensitive enough to distinguish a tamer and properly behaved horse than one who is not. A clear assessment of the animal will guide the trainer on the approach which must be used during training.

2. A trainer must show authority during training sessions.

To gain the respect and to properly execute commands, the trainer must be confident enough to gain respect from the animal. When the horse has recognized the trainer’s control, it will easily follow orders.

3. Avoid any extreme forms of intimidation.

In doing tip number two, one should avoid using any extreme forms of intimidation that might instill a permanent fear on the animal. Respect, trust and recognition of the master are what one should aim to establish with the horse.

4. Use consistent signals and languages to command the horse.

By using the same signals and languages, confusing the horse will be avoided. This can help the horse to understand what the handler is commanding it to do.

5. Give rewards after a job well done.

Carrot sticks and other food will be appreciated by horses. Using rewards can encourage the horse to continue its good performance.

There are many other things to remember when training a horse and these things are experienced during the actual training sessions. Learning from others’ experiences can contribute as well in helping one become successful in horse training.

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Friesian Sale How To Get The Best Horse Available

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Nov 172010

Originating from the province of the Netherlands, the Friesian horse is a beauty to behold.  Graceful and nimble in size these horses where once in great demand for warfare driving them to near extinction.  If you are looking to purchase a Friesian you should take a few things into consideration.

Cross-breeding throughout the years has led to many variations of this graceful beauty but if you are looking for a pure-bred then you should keep a few things in mind.

It is important to find out if the horse is KFPS registered.  All registered horses will either have a tongue tattoo, before the ’99 year period, and more recent horses where given a microchip.  Older horses need to be checked for both as there was some crossover.  The chip or the tattoo should match the passport.  You should never accept a horse without its appropriate paperwork.

You should determine whether the Friesian is a good horse or not.  Usually those horses coming from a first, second or even third premie studbook will be of better quality.  If it is possible for you to attend a training day inspection, you should!  You will be able to gain useful knowledge from the KFPS website to determine what you are getting before you make a purchase.  If the Friesian was a premie grade then you should determine if this was recent, as an adult, or when it was a foal.

Like with any living breathing purchase you want to make sure that it is in good health.  In the Netherlands the horses where generally used for farm work and their health was not always a main concern.  Demand a check from a veterinarian prior to the Friesian sale to ensure you are getting a great horse!  Overworked horses will show signs on their hooves

In order to ensure you are getting the best breed possible you should have the horse checked for worms, aortal ruptures as well as male castration.  Make sure the Friesian has had its shots; mud fever, heel mites and checked for skin conditions.

Horses under the age of three may be “advertised” as already being saddle trained.  While they may have had some experience, they are still considered babies and will need a significant amount of work to get them where they need to be.

When you purchase a Friesian you want to be certain you are getting the absolute best.  Do not be afraid to ask for a second opinion on the horse’s health.  Make sure that you know everything there is to know about the breed and the particular horse before you put down a deposit. Please see; Friesian Sale

While the price will vary significantly depending on the age and other factors you can expect to spend about $6,500 as an average price.  Keep in mind that some of these horses can be $125,000, and even upwards of $1,000,000!  Friesian horses are a great beauty to behold but when purchasing a horse make sure you do your homework, get familiar with the seller and make sure to ask all the necessary questions prior to the Friesian sale.

Warren Romanow; now lives and resides in Forest Falls, CA; home of Fallsvale Farms.

Fallsvale Farms was established in 2001.  Although we have always worked with and loved horses, our goal has always been to breed and raise beautiful Friesians!

Finally our dream has come true.  We are located in the San Bernardino Mountains in a little Canyon called Forest Falls.  Originally the canyon was divided into two areas, Fallsvale and Forest Falls, thus our name.

We are surrounded by beautiful mountains and creeks. The air is clear and crisp.  We feel that our horses live in the very best area in Southern California.  This is where Reika, a truly beautiful and magnificent Model Mare calls home.

We have carefully selected our mares for the finest qualities and believe that this “homework” shines through in the quality of our foals for sale.

All of the foals are handled from the day they are born, with loving guidance.  They are people friendly and very loving animals.  Of course, the natural sweet temperament of these beautiful Friesian horses really helps!

We are a proud member of the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA).

For more information please contact; karen@FallsvaleFarms.com or,

Visit us at; Friesian Sale

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5 Basic Tips to Become Successful in Horse Training

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Nov 162010
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Horse training is a practice aimed to hone the skill of the animal to make it fit for activities such as equestrian sports, doing chores and others. For many centuries, it has developed into an art as well as a science.

 

There are many elements which encompass horse training. These elements can be learned from academies, schools and clubs which specialize on training horses. Others simply learn through experiences gained by raising horses on their own.

 

Regardless of the style which will be used in training the horse, here are some basic considerations one has to think about to become successful in training the animal:

 

1. Prioritize safety during training.

 

A good trainer must always remember the risks involved in horse training. To avoid the hazards, trainers must be strict on safety measures. They must also comply on rules and regulations imposed on horse handling safety.

 

2. Train the horse while it is still young.

 

Younger horses are easier to discipline. They can also easily memorize instructions and follow correct routines. Preparing the horse for riding while it is still young gives it more time to hone its skills.

 

3. Be patient during training.

 

Don’t expect the horse to easily grasp what the handler is teaching. Patience and doing the routine several times is necessary for the animal to understand and remember what it needs to do.

 

4. Impose rules and regulations for proper behavior.

 

Give the animal an idea of the things which are allowed and prohibited during training. Do so by punishment for bad behavior and reward for a job well done.

 

5. Monitor the health of the animal.

 

In order to maintain top performance, have the horse regularly checked by a veterinarian.

 

Aside from these, frequent practice and consistency are needed. Add a little love for doing the job and one will surely become successful in horse training.

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