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Why Do You Want To Change Your Horse's Bit? - The range of horse bits on sale is bewildering to all but the most seasoned ... I was going to say rider, but in this instance perhaps a better word is technician! - there are literally hundreds of different designs for different purposes. Pet Classifieds Advice and Tips - When you want to reach as many people as possible with your pet related ads, pet classifieds are often the best way to go. Many people are constantly checking these and if you use online pet classifieds services, you´ll reach thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of potential buyers. This obviously opens up huge potential, whether you are selling animals or pet accessories. However, your ads need to be written to sell, otherwise, they´ll just sit there like a lump. Where to List The first thing to consider is where your pet classifieds will be listed. There are plenty of free pet classifieds sites out there and you can definitely use these services, but they aren´t going to get the same results as a paid service. The Wide Appeal of Equestrian Home Decor - Equestrian home decor gives horse lovers a chance to show their love and appreciation for their four-legged friends. There are all kinds of home furnishings, accessories, and accents that feature a horse of some sort. Your Groom - A Key Partnership in Horse Showing Success - Years ago I ran an advertisement in a show prize list thanking all of the folks who made our horse showing a success. As you might imagine, it takes many people and professionals to make it possible for a rider to win a blue ribbon. It's not a small list, by any means. If you think about all of the checks you write in a month's time, the list grows very quickly. One check that is easy for me to write is for our groom. The groom is a key behind-the-scenes partner in a successful show career and has his own role to play in making sure horses are well cared for and kept ready to show. Good grooms are worth their weight in gold at a horse show. Jumping Finesse: Don't Get Shaken Loose! - Do you have a horse who loves to jump? That's great news! Many riders would love to be in your shoes-or stirrups as the case may be. Some horses take their love of jumping to the next level, and go really big-much bigger than they have to-over jumps. While I would take this problem over a horse who refuses any day, being popped out of the saddle and losing your stirrups every time you clear a jump isn't fun. Once you land in the saddle-kerplunk!-everything tends to fall apart and you have to pull up and try all over again. Riding Down Hills - When you are out riding on trails, there is a right way-and a wrong way-to go down hills. As with many skills in riding, the key to successfully and safely navigating hills is good balance. A horse going down a hill has a hard enough time balancing on his own, let alone with a rider on his back. To that end, it's important that you do what you can to help him out. If your horse is having a hard time riding down hills he'll let you know. Researching and Purchasing Horse Racing Handicapping Systems - At one time or another, the sales pitch of a handicapping system has sucked all of us in. We just couldn't resist the promise of big returns for a small investment and bought some product. The system usually had us doing hours of mathematical calculations or looking for some implausible angle that arose maybe once a month. Cash some tickets; rip some up, either way we might be little or no better off. My goal in this writing is to steer the reader away from future awful purchases and shed some light on what to really expect from systems. First off, if you are an experienced handicapper then you will probably not learn anything new from a system. Horse Back Riding Lessons In San Diego - Horse back riding can be a wonderful past time that allows you to be outdoors and take in the beauty of nature. It can be an exhilarating experience mounted on the back of a horse, letting them provide the mode of transportation. However, it's not quite as easy as all of that. Movies play off horseback riding to be a leisure activity that anyone can do. And while it can be relaxing and is surely enjoyable, you will need to take horse back riding lessons in San Diego before you start perusing the trails. If you live in or around San Diego, then you have plenty of options as to where to get horseback riding lessons. How We Moved from Local Shows to Circuit Shows - Our family became involved in horse showing when we started out in local farm shows and then moved to local association shows and onto regional and national AAA circuit shows. We gained valuable insight along the way, had to upgrade our horses and our tack, and had to develop a single-minded focus for all involved. Local farm shows started out as single day-long show. Show participation meant great ribbons, prizes from the Dollar Store, and some scary moments learning those cross rails. My daughter was tense during this time when we were trying to figure out the registration process -- we ended up leaving a blank check to get a number- -- and began acquiring the clothes and tack we needed from our used tack store. How to Get Organized for a New Year of Horse Shows - Mom's Perspective: By the time December rolls around each year, we all get slightly crabby during those first two shows of the month. We really need this time to regroup and maybe even celebrate the holidays! So, traditionally we've taken off from mid-December to mid-February. The horse, the trainer, and the rider all need a break from a tough show schedule. This break is also a great time to regroup and reorganize. We take a complete break for two weeks with almost no riding or jumping. Our horses get to go out to the pasture, roll, get dirty, and just be horses. How Showing Horses Has Made Me a Better Parent - Horse showing provides many opportunities to parent and raise a healthy teenager. My best listening opportunities occur when my daughter and I travel to and from horse shows. We're both feeling nervous anticipation on the trip out each morning, but I've discovered it's an ideal time to find out what's uppermost in my daughters mind. Surprisingly during this time, what she's thinking about often has little to do with horse showing. In fact, most times it has to do with school or friend situations. More recently, her mind is occupied with thoughts about her relationship with her boyfriend. The trip home after the show can be a little trickier depending on how the show day has gone. 7 Strategies to Help Horse Show Parents and Teens Beat the Losing Slump - Horse showing provides an incredible opportunity for learning some important life lessons for both teens and their parents. Sportsmanship, competition, and learning to deal with losing can serve as the basis for significant teachable moments for parents. We have a unique role to play in helping our children keep their perspective, and we can provide important emotional support during tough times, as well. Good parenting skills come into play, especially when the child who is accustomed to winning doesn't win. A situation like this certainly does provide a dose of what real life is like. How to Help Your Child Set Goals at Horse Shows - One of my favorite teachable moments for parenting and horse showing is helping kids learn to set goals. Horse showing provides a great opportunity for young children to watch you set and achieve goals, for older children to participate with you in goal setting, and for teens to set their own goals in conjunction with you. Much of horse showing is all about setting and achieving a goal. 10 Lessons to Survive the Horse Show Circuit - Our daughter showed on the A Circuit for 3 years at shows that were mostly in the southeast. We live 15 minutes from the Olympic Horse Park in Atlanta, so we had many circuit show opportunities at home. We also found our way to the Capital Challenge and National Horse Show in Wellington for two of those years. Some of our more interesting experiences: 1. How Show Moms Can Survive the Horse Show Experience - My years of being a horse show mom has provided me with some interesting insights. Below I've compiled my best tips for surviving the show experience and making the most of the time with your child. I find that these three tips make the most of my parenting time at horse shows, whether they're local shows or A circuit shows.. 1. Use teachable moments. What is Natural Horsemanship? - If you have anything to do with horses, or know someone who does, chances are you've heard the term "natural horsemanship". To some it's the latest and greatest method of horse training. Others see it as meaningless hype built up by the marketing efforts of well known 'natural horseman'. Still others view natural horsemanship as the way back to the roots of 'original' horse training. Whether your particular view of natural horsemanship is one of the three mentioned above, some combination thereof, or not even close to what I've described, there's no denying it - natural horsemanship is here to stay... Parelli Natural Horsemanship - Natural horsemanship has become very popular in the last few years, with Pat Parelli's name at the top of the list of trainers using this method. He has his own unique program in place for horse owners to follow, or to at least take into consideration when working with their horses. One of the great things about natural horsemanship is that you can use the methods on your young horse that has not yet been worked with, or on an older horse that you would like to help. Parelli makes getting started relatively easy. Your First Lesson - Regardless of their age, new riding students feel more comfortable having an ide - Your First Lesson When their first riding lesson is nearly at hand, students often wonder what type of horse they will get and what they will be expected to accomplish. It's understandable that some students have anxiety as they wonder what to expect. Most students worry particularly about their intended mount; so, keep in mind that at respected riding schools, school horses are often characterized into groups based on their appropriateness for riding levels. Beginner riders will often be assigned the aged, semi-retired, easygoing, forgiving lesson horse whose only vice may be his pokiness. Knowing that a beginner will have little control over her hands or feet and may flop around in the saddle, the ride school will provide a safe horse for her level. Preparing for Your First Lesson - You've always wanted to ride a horse, and now you finally have the opportunity as your first lesson is soon approaching. No doubt, you'll be feeling some anxiety as you don't know what to expect, but that feeling is normal! The first thing you need to do is make sure you have the proper attire. At the beginner stage, your only concern should be safety and comfort. Leave the show ring attire to the pros. You will absolutely need an ASTM/SEI certified helmet. Lesson facilities typically provide these helmets for the first few lessons, but they expect you to purchase one should you intend on riding beyond two or three lessons. (Keep in mind, if you borrow a helmet, they are "general" use and have been worn by others. Basics of Horse Care - Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care. Herd Mentality: Observe horses in the herd system, each horse's welfare in the wild depends upon an instinctive submission to the discipline of the herd. The instinct is for immediate action. To the horse, action is survival. When horses live in an herd environment, they often take turns sleeping and standing guard for any predators. When the leader of the herd signals danger they take flight. Learning respect and ascending to authority starts on the first day of life for the foals, there is a distinct pecking order in herds of horses. It is important to keep a quiet profile around horses.

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