Whether limited due to work, school, family commitments, weather, etc. I encourage people to spend any and as much Quality Time they can with the horse.
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Improving Rein Management Skills- Decreasing unwanted Equine Behavior
Join Alternative Horsemanship for this live stream discussing many of the common rein-handling issues riders have creating unwanted equine responses.
Saturday, March 9th, 5pm pst
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Horse Hoof Handling Tips Video Learning by Alternative Horsemanship the Remote Horse Coach
Horse Hoof Handling Insight and Tips
Many people struggle to pick up their horse's feet. A common contributor to unwanted equine behaviors when Handling the Hoove is the lack of balance the horse may have. This causes him to be braced, heavy, or leaning and not prepared to softly pick up the hoof being asked for. This video also shares Hoof Holding tips to improve your equine skills, keep your balance, and be adaptable if the horse moves his leg.
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20 Horse Health Tips and Questions by Alternative Horsemanship
20 Horse Health Tips, Questions & Assessment
Below are some basic questions to ask regarding your horse’s health.
I suggest keeping a horse health journal making note of diet changes, farrier care, odd behaviors, etc. It can be used as a future reference point to learn from and find what works best for the horse.
Below are some basic questions to ask regarding your horse’s health.
I suggest keeping a horse health journal making note of diet changes, farrier care, odd behaviors, etc. It can be used as a future reference point to learn from and find what works best for the horse.
Rope Halter Tying and Sizing Tips
Rope Halter Typing & Fitting Tips
Most people using this type of halter are not tying the knot correctly. If incorrectly tied, the halter can slip and loosen after a short while or if there is resistance with the horse "leaning" on the lead rope.
Unwanted Horse Behaviors and Sleep Deprivation by Alternative Horsemanship
Horse Health, Behaviors & Sleep
When we say "horse" the initial image in our mind is that of the horse galloping through a field, or some other majestic movement. But there's also the aspect of thinking about how comfortable mentally and emotionally the horse is.
Horse Tack Fit Issues and Problems
Tack fit... or perhaps I should say Mis-Fit.
Probably ranking in the Top 3 challenges faced by riders. It is a major contributor to unwanted experiences in the equine partnership. Below are just a few of the undesirable consequences...
Probably ranking in the Top 3 challenges faced by riders. It is a major contributor to unwanted experiences in the equine partnership. Below are just a few of the undesirable consequences...
The Human Horse Learning Journey
I never thought when I chose to work professionally with horses and help educate their owners that I'd be "taking on"...
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The human emotional chaos
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