by Bobbie Coalter What I love about October: the weather, the leaves, the bugs…or lack of them, trail riding, the All American Quarter Horse Congress. What I don’t like about October: Winter is around the corner! Yes, I’m no different than most horse people. We are all enjoying the end of our busy time of year with our equine companions and dreading having to prepare … [Read more...] about Notes From Inside The Corral
Realistic Expectations
by Terry Myers How do you know when you have realistic expectations of your horse and yourself? If you have to ask yourself that question, you probably don’t have realistic expectations. Let me ask another question; do you think it is possible to improve a horse’s skills/knowledge by 1 percent per ride? If you say yes, are your absolutely sure? If you still answer yes, I want … [Read more...] about Realistic Expectations
Insurance; Look for the Right Coverage for the Right Price
by Susan Strawser Insuring your horse is not only protecting your investment when you purchased the horse, it is also protecting your finances if there is an accident or sickness. Mortality insurance provides coverage on the life of the horse (includes theft and some colic surgery). The premium is based on the insured value of the horse, breed, use and age. Companies have … [Read more...] about Insurance; Look for the Right Coverage for the Right Price
Control The Shoulders To Control Your Horse
by Terry Myers In my opinion, a horse can’t buck, kick or rear up if they are relaxed and square in their shoulders. Most performance problems; loping too fast, lead issues, bad reining spins, knocking over barrels in barrel patterns are all symptoms of shoulder problems. Last month we talked about things the rider can change to help correct shoulder problems. In this article … [Read more...] about Control The Shoulders To Control Your Horse
