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From "Riding Exercise: Steer the Tail," Issue 1, part 4 of our FREE monthly newsletter

Re: horse care and feeding

"All you have to do is keep changing directions – for twenty minutes. You can start this exercise at a walk and then at a trot when you feel comfortable.

"The more excited or nervous the horse is, the more important it is for you to not let him go straight. If you take a snaffle bit, which is what you should be riding in, and you pull on two reins, what you do is you just make them smile. That's it. They're going to pick their head up and you're going to pull their cheeks back. That's all that will happen.

"You may want to try this first at a standstill, then at a walk and a trot when you're comfortable. (But it's easier when you start with movement.) Walk your horse out and pick up one rein (not two). Add enough pressure so that the front leg stops but the hips keep moving for two steps. (Stop now and picture that in your mind: You'll be doing a quick "turn on the fore." The front inside leg will stop. The back legs will continue moving around the front, like the hands of a clock.) When the horse takes that second step, release the rein and walk out the other way.

"If the horse doesn't stop, you're not adding enough pressure to stop the…"

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What's For Dinner

Formerly entitled: Raising And Feeding the Perfect Horse

This book covers the feeding and nutrition of your horse or foal

At some point the romantic temptation of raising a foal can overtake us. The process of raising a foal is awe-inspiring. For that we need good information.

Few things are as important to the health and welfare of our horses than proper feed and care. Horsemen have known for years that good hay and oats are the foundation for a good horse diet, but we'll take that one step further to tell you how some age-old misconceptions may actually work against your horse's health. We'll give you the insight on making the most of your feed dollar, recognizing good hay, understanding how electrolytes work and using feed to help your horse's hoof problem.

This book also includes a section on broodmares and a basic guide to foaling and what to expect.

Topics covered:
• Feeding Myths
• Secrets to Buying Good Hay
• Help Your Horse Gain or Lose Weight
• The Power of Protein
• The Alfalfa Debate
• Soy Intolerance
• Essential Electrolytes
• Supplements for Hooves
• Problem Broodmares
• The Orphaned Foal
• Metabolic Bone Disease

"What's For Dinner" is one of a collection of 9 books. Purchase the entire collection today for $199.00 and save $43.91!

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