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"Give Your Horse A Want-To Attitude," from my FREE monthly newsletter
From the Learning to Ride a Horse Series:
"I treat the horse the same way. If I ask him to standstill, that's cleaning his room. I say "Clean your room." He says "No." I say "Fine." Now, what can I do that requires movement? It doesn't matter if I'm in the arena or the trail. In either place I can work on change of directions. I can work on his headset. I can get the horse working better off my legs or seat. And I can always work on speed control. I could do all kinds of different things. I can work on all those things when my horse wants to move. If my horse wants to move, I say, great, let's do it. Let's work on breaking at the poll, softening up your neck or following your nose; let's work on your leg speed; let's work on you moving off my legs. Let's do all these different things, and then, when I'm done, I'm going to ask the horse: "Do you want to clean your room, the garage and the patio? Or, do you want to just stand still?" These are all things I would have wanted to work on anyway…"
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"If the horse begins to back up you can either disengage to stop him or, easier, let him back up. If you disengage, immediately resume the even pressure and keep a calm attitude. If he backs, remember that he’ll have to stop sooner or later; just go for the ride. You’ll release when he drops his head, just the same. About half the horses will back at first - but they all learn to stop doing so rather quickly - so don’t be put off by it. Think about it: Backing takes energy, dropping their heads is easy. If the horse begins to walk forward, same answer.
Caveat: This exercise teaches the horse to place its head at a particular position based on your release. What often occurs when folks begin practicing is that the horse will try to avoid any bit pressure by dropping his head “too low” or by pulling away and down. That’a a typical reaction and easily fixed. Sometimes it happens days later when you’re working on another exercise. Whenever it happens, you simply begin holding the rein till the head gets into proper position and his pull softens, then release. The idea here is that the horse will learn that when you release the pressure, that’s where he’s to hold his head. This training concept holds true whether the head is too high or too low." - Print out from home
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"Horse Health - Laminitis, The Causes And Treatment"
By Tane Moores
Laminitis is a condition which is affecting more and more horses and ponies with devastating effect. One of the principle management factors in horse health is a good understanding of conditions and how they develop, that way you can act to prevent condition like Laminitis from occurring in the first place. The term 'Laminitis' is often bandied around but many people don’t know exactly what it is.
At it’s most basic, laminitis is as inflammation of the lining or laminae of the inner hoof wall which causes lameness, however it does affect the whole of the horse’s metabolism and has an effect throughout his body. Research is ongoing into the causes of this condition, there are issues with welfare and weight but more and more research is being concentrated on possible trigger factors within the diet. With the ever increasing impact of climate change on grass growth patterns there is quite simply more grass available so the sugars in that can lead to changes in the metabolism of the horse, especially if he is a overweight, leading eventually to insulin resistance which is being looked at as one of the possible causes of Laminitis following a chain reaction of changes in the horse's metabolism.
What can you do to help prevent it affecting your horses and ponies. First you should look at body condition. Generally speaking overweight horses are more prone to Laminitis, partly due to the concussive effect on the hoof of the extra weight when riding, and partly to the increased risk of insulin resistance. Current research into the effects of Insulin resistance points to a serious effect on blood flow to the hoof as well as the effect on the absorption of soluble carbohydrates. If your horse does seem to be gaining weight, check it out by using a weight tape if you don’t have access to a weigh bridge. Take action straight away by reducing feed and increasing exercise.
Keep your horse’s feet in good condition, thoroughly check them when grooming to make sure there are no signs of problems. Any suspicion of soreness or swelling should be investigated immediately. If your horse’s gait changes in any way check it out and if necessary get your vet to have a look. Exercise has a twofold benefit in that it will help keep weight under control and there is evidence that it promotes hoof health which in turn reduces the risk of many problems as well as Laminitis.
What should you do if you suspect problems – contact your vet. With prompt treatment there is no reason why your horse should not recover well. Treatments include analgesics, antibiotics, drugs to improve the circulation, heat and cold, anti-histamines and nerve blocks. If you choose to use dietary controls do remember to ensure that your horse is receiving all the nutrients he needs, and to add supplements to his diet if necessary.
Where horse health is concerned there is no substitute for a vigilant and caring owner who monitors every aspect of their horse’s wellbeing. If you maintain a good regime in the care of your horse you will spot problems before they become serious and avoid the distressing complications of conditions like Laminitis.
About the Author: Tane Moores has been riding since a very early age and has long been involved in all things Equestrian. The experience and knowledge gained over many years of involvement in the world of horses is freely shared with anyone who cares to read. Tane writes regularly on Horse Facts and Equestrian Sports at The Easy Equestrian.
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Horse Owning: Prevent Laminitis, advice for the horse owner provided by John Lyons Certified Trainer Keith Hosman
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