I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village, I'm going to show you some tips and techniques that I use to basic horse care. Another great way to get your horse to exercise it of course to get on and ride it. Just have it ride it around, trot it around and lope...
This is Randall Powell with Expert Village and in this clip we're going to talk about how to choose a horse. Your first consideration when choosing a horse is the proper use for the horse. If you're choosing a pasture horse, a beginner horse, or a rodeo...
Hi, I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village I'm going to show you some tips and techniques that I use to band my horses mane. Basically what banding is is when you section off about inch sections of your horses mane and your sectioning it off with little...
Instructions Step 1: Support horse adoption. If you want a horse, seek out rescue organizations or individuals attempting to place horses. If you can no longer care for a horse you own, find her a home through adoption rather than sending her to auction...
Instructions Step 1: Leave another horse with the horse showing signs of separation anxiety. If you are taking the horse's "buddy" with you, leave a different horse that he knows in the pasture so he won't feel abandoned. Step 2: Put the horse in a stall...
Instructions Step 1: Observe horses and their environments carefully. Look for signs of malnourishment like a dull coat and prominent ribs; signs of neglect like too-long hooves, no shelter, no food and water or a very dirty enclosure; and signs of overt...
Hi! I'm Kelli and on behalf of Expert Village, I am going to show you some tips and techniques I use to place a tail extension in a horses tail. So basically what a tail extension is it is a basically tie in horse tail to make your horses tail look...
This is Randall Powell with Expert Village, and in this clip, we're going to talk to you about where you can buy a horse. When looking for a horse, you can talk to any friends you may have that know people that have horses for sale and go out and try...
I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village, I'm going to show you some tips and techniques that I use to basic horse care. Another really important part of overall horse care is making sure you are taking good care of your horses feet. Cause without healthy...
This is Randall Powell with Expert Village, and in this clip, we're going to talk about the do's and don'ts of having a horse. When you own a horse the most important thing is to not get the horse into get bad habits. One of the worst habits you can get...
Hi! I'm Sharon with Goldenrod Performance Horses. We are going to talk about buying your horse and what to look for. First we are going to look for a horse that is balanced. You want a horse that is even from their head to their neck, their neck to their...
Instructions Step 1: Keep your voice even and steady. Animals can sense fear and uncertainty. Horses can pick up on many things from the tone of your voice and the body language you are giving. Step 2: Talk soothingly to your horse if he is in a...
Hi! I'm Sharon Booth with Goldenrod Performance Horses on behalf of Expert Village. We are now going to touch on some safety rules around horses. As a horse is a large animal, you certainly want to always watch out and keep yourself safe. Usually...
Instructions Think and Then Shop Step 1: Determine how much experience the dressage horse must have before you start shopping. Schoolmasters, for example, are usually more expensive, but have competed successfully at the higher levels of the sport, while...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: A healthy dose of common sense. Staying Safe Around Horses Step 1: Take the long way around the back of the horse. Give it at least a ten to twelve foot space and make a long loop around the rear. Speak in a low and...
Instructions Step 1: Understand that a miniature horse is a horse. If you do not have any knowledge in horse training, get some. Just as when you get your first dog you should buy dog training books, get yourself a couple of good horse training books and...
This is Randall Powell with Expert Village, and in this clip today we're going to talk about training your horse. The most important thing when training a horse is to make sure you're trained. You have to know the proper way to mount the horse, the...
Instructions Things You’ll Need: Treats Step 1: Try to see if your horse will eat any treat. Step 2: Purchase manufactured treats and start with those first, because they are closest to horse feed which most horses are already accustomed to...
Instructions Step 1: Distract your horse from cribbing by supplying him with food or a toy. Most cribbing starts from a horse being bored or stressed. Having hay or grass available at all times can prevent a horse from cribbing. Putting a horse toy in...
Instructions Step 1: Approach your horse with extreme confidence. Walk tall with your head up and place yourself in a dominant role. Your horse is a large animal and you must respect one another; however, you are the boss. If you believe that you are in...
Instructions Step 1: Approach the horse from the side so you don't startle it. Horses have wide-set eyes that, in the wild, helps them see approaching predators; they can't see what's directly in front or behind them. Step 2: Avoid looking the horse in...
Instructions Step 1: Let the horse get to know you. Horses can tell a lot about a person by the way a person smells and reacts to them. Before you try to ride or command the horse, allow it to smell your hands and clothing to help it become familiar with...
Instructions Step 1: Watch your horse carefully and try to pinpoint when and where his movement vices occur. Most commonly, movement vices will occur while your horse is stabled, shortly after release or about an hour after feeding. Often horses will not...
Instructions Step 1: Decide what your horse and buggy will be used for. There are different buggies for racing, dressage competitions and for simple additions to a horse farm Step 2: Look for used buggies from quality vendors. This can be done on the...
Instructions How to Prevent Being Kicked by a Horse Step 1: Horses see differently than we do. They have blind spots in front and behind them. Keep this in mind when approaching a horse. They will be less likely to spook if they know what is coming their...