Training Tips – Bucking
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
If you've been riding for a long time, chances are you have had a horse try to buck you off. Hopefully the horses did not succeed and you were not hurt in the mix of it all. Bucking is one of the scariest misbehavior's a horse can do. This is partly do to that fact that it is unexpectant and sometimes hard to keep your seat. It also can potentially be a huge problem if the horse gets away. The reins could break, the saddle could fall off and the horse could send you on a ten mile … [Read more...]
Basic Horse Safety Tips Every Horse Person Should Know
February 28, 2010 By 1 Comment
Safety should be your primary concern whenever you are near a horse. The majority of horse-related accidents can be prevented by following some basic rules. Don't walk up behind a a horse, unless you know it sees you out of the corner of its eye. Talk as you approach the horse. When walking around a tied horse, talk, put your hand on the rump, and walk close to the back legs. If you walk 4-6 feet (1-2 m) away, you may get the full impact of the kick. Ouch! Don't walk under a horse's … [Read more...]
