Lunging with a young playful horse Many horses tend to “let off steam” when working on the lunge. But what if the horse flirts so much that you are no longer in control…

Need to cool the hooves – how? Unfortunately, horse owners have to deal with situations where the horse needs to cool its hooves. This happens in cases of laminitis, hoof injuries of various…

What to do if a horse grinds its teeth on a snaffle? What to do if the horse constantly gnaws at the snaffle, creaks with it, making an unpleasant noise? Is there a…

The movement of the herd – who is the leader and who is the follower? Recent studies have shown that the familiar concepts of “dominance” and “leadership” to explain the dynamics of the…

Is the horse heavy in the forehand? Correction Exercises Most horses tend to lean on the snaffle to some degree. However, if the horse does not have health problems and conformation features that…

Basic principles of horse nutrition The most important part of a horse’s diet is roughage. (in this case, the term “roughage” includes fresh grass too – translator’s note) either as hay or fresh…

Horse Anatomy vs “Anatomy” The horse’s ability to carry itself is not limited to collection. It is a natural consequence of the proper mental and muscular development of the horse. There are two…

Secrets of walking I believe that the vast majority of riders are aware of the fact that the horse must be walked before work begins – no book or brochure on riding is…

Three Essential Horse Diet Supplements The most versatile supplement is, of course, salt, primarily due to sodium, which is extremely low in a standard horse diet. However, chlorine can also be contained in…

Basic muscle nutrition Well-developed muscles are more than just a pretty picture. Well-developed muscle function ensures efficient and balanced movement, speed and endurance. By volume, about 70% of the muscles are water. But…