3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

Stress is an inevitable part of life, even for our equine companions. As responsible horse owners, understanding and managing equine stress is crucial for the overall well-being and performance of our horses. In this article, let’s look at exploring 3 common...
3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

LOWER BODY RIDER POSITION

As we bring this series about rider body position to a close, let’s head to the lower half of the body to break down why the position of your ankles, toes, and feet can impact your horse’s movement. Any horseman knows the importance of leg pressure, and how you can...
3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

FROM THE TOP: UPPER BODY RIDER POSITION

We’ve established that a rider’s body position will have a direct impact on a horse’s movement, and that riding correctly can even boost your confidence. But how does one achieve this correct body position? Today we’ll discuss how to position your upper body to allow...
3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

HERE’S WHY RIDER BODY POSITION MATTERS

When you walk down a sidewalk, you’re subconsciously using your body to navigate the terrain, walk comfortably, and get to your destination in an efficient manner. Rarely are we conscious of the way we hold our elbows when we walk. Or if we’re taking short or long...
3 Common Causes of Equine Stress

DAM SPOTLIGHT: WIMPYS LITTLE CHIC

In 2008, a palomino filly made history when she became the first horse ever to win the “Triple Crown” of reining: the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity, the National Reining Breeders Classic, and the NRHA Derby. If she’d gone on to do nothing else,...