How should I combine competing in 1m20 classes and natural horsemanship?
Hello Cha,
I think as long as you listen to your horse and his needs by offering him a good life where he can go to the field, have contact with other horses...then there's no reason why you couldn't combine competition and horsemanship 🙂 Just spend time with your horse, and not only to ride him, go on a walk with him, groom him...
I think as long as you listen to your horse and his needs by offering him a good life where he can go to the field, have contact with other horses...then there's no reason why you couldn't combine competition and horsemanship 🙂 Just spend time with your horse, and not only to ride him, go on a walk with him, groom him...
What is the number 1 need for transporting a horse ?
Hello Alexa!
When you transport a horse, the most important thing is to protect their members. Never forget the travel boots because your horse will move (in a close space they are usually more scared and can hurt themselves even without wanting it).
You can also add a tail guard in case there is friction on the tail in order for them not to get harmed.
I hope i could help you :)
When you transport a horse, the most important thing is to protect their members. Never forget the travel boots because your horse will move (in a close space they are usually more scared and can hurt themselves even without wanting it).
You can also add a tail guard in case there is friction on the tail in order for them not to get harmed.
I hope i could help you :)
Do you know how to stop a horse from trying to buck me off right after a jump?
Hello Patricia!
Yes you need to see if he doesn't have any physical problems with your vet first.
If there is nothing, it can be several things. If he's young and "green" on the jump, he is probably having fun or trying to release the pressure because it is difficult for young horses whose back is not fully muscled, he will calm down with the age.
If he's used to it, it can be a bad habit. Try to stop him right after the jump (you can even put a ground pole after the jump so that he has to stay focus even after the jump). You can also do a lot od mechanization lignes, he won't be able to "run away" and go crazy after the jump.
It can also be a problem due to your position, if you don't follow enough the jump with your hands, he will make you understand by doing it so don't hesitate to move your hands forward during the jump.
Finally, go quickly at your place after the jump because if you stay on his shoulders, it will encourage him to run and do stupid things like trying to put you off.
I hope i could help you :)
Yes you need to see if he doesn't have any physical problems with your vet first.
If there is nothing, it can be several things. If he's young and "green" on the jump, he is probably having fun or trying to release the pressure because it is difficult for young horses whose back is not fully muscled, he will calm down with the age.
If he's used to it, it can be a bad habit. Try to stop him right after the jump (you can even put a ground pole after the jump so that he has to stay focus even after the jump). You can also do a lot od mechanization lignes, he won't be able to "run away" and go crazy after the jump.
It can also be a problem due to your position, if you don't follow enough the jump with your hands, he will make you understand by doing it so don't hesitate to move your hands forward during the jump.
Finally, go quickly at your place after the jump because if you stay on his shoulders, it will encourage him to run and do stupid things like trying to put you off.
I hope i could help you :)
Question à EQUISTRO
How do handle your sleep before a big competition, and do you take nap before your class?
Thank you Maddy!
Well it was kind of the same for me when I started showing, but now I'm used to it so it's fine.
I often do a workout session the day before a show, so when it's time to sleep, I feel that I need to rest! I eat a light dinner, and to fall in sleep, I try to visualize my last show, and do my course in my head, it helps 🙂
Well it was kind of the same for me when I started showing, but now I'm used to it so it's fine.
I often do a workout session the day before a show, so when it's time to sleep, I feel that I need to rest! I eat a light dinner, and to fall in sleep, I try to visualize my last show, and do my course in my head, it helps 🙂
What are your opinions on grackle nosebands?
Hello Ben!
Grackle nosebands are the most strict nosebands, it puts pression on everywhere on the horse's face. It avoids the horse to open the mouth and blocks his jaw mobility. It can be good to spread the pressure but you can't put it on every horse (young horses usually don't support it).
It is also the most difficult to adjust (it has to be in the middle, not too much at right/left or up/down in order not to bother the horse's breathing).
However, it can help the horse not to put his tongue over the snaffle. For every nosebands, you need to adjust it well (not too tight) in order not to harm the horse.
Finally, you have to choose your noseband depending on your horse's morphology.
Grackle nosebands are the most strict nosebands, it puts pression on everywhere on the horse's face. It avoids the horse to open the mouth and blocks his jaw mobility. It can be good to spread the pressure but you can't put it on every horse (young horses usually don't support it).
It is also the most difficult to adjust (it has to be in the middle, not too much at right/left or up/down in order not to bother the horse's breathing).
However, it can help the horse not to put his tongue over the snaffle. For every nosebands, you need to adjust it well (not too tight) in order not to harm the horse.
Finally, you have to choose your noseband depending on your horse's morphology.
