Eleanor Blazer | Ride Magazine

Whoa!

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | Nov 14, 2017 | The Way of Horses |

The most important cue for any horse being ridden is the cue for “whoa”. A good foundation should have been laid during halter breaking, leading lessons and learning how to lunge.

Whoa!

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | Oct 10, 2017 | Horse Training, Horsemanship |

“Whoa” is the first verbal command a foal hears, and will be repeated many times over the course of its lifetime. How well the horse responds to “whoa” depends on training and consistent reinforcement.

Horse Leg Protection

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | Aug 11, 2017 | Horse Care, The Way of Horses |

Protecting a horse’s legs effectively and correctly is a skill every horseman should perfect. No matter the type of protection it must be properly used and applied.

Horses and Math

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | Jul 10, 2017 | Horsemanship, The Way of Horses |

Train A, traveling 70 miles per hour (mph), leaves Westford heading toward Eastford, 260 miles away. At the same time Train B, traveling 60 mph, leaves Eastford heading toward Westford. When do the two trains meet? How far from each city do they meet?

Grooming As Massage

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | Jun 13, 2017 | Horse Care, Horsemanship, The Way of Horses |

Grooming our horses serves a number of functions. It gets the dirt, dust and mud off, it improves circulation and the condition of skin and coat and helps warm up muscles before we ride. It also gives us a chance to spend personal time with our horses doing something they enjoy and gives us pleasure.

Author: Eleanor Blazer

Whoa!

Whoa!

Horse Leg Protection

Horses and Math

Grooming As Massage