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Horse Microchipping

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

Many years ago Don sent a good race-bred Quarter Horse mare to a stallion for breeding. Unbeknownst to Don the owner of the stallion and his wife were going through a bitter divorce.

Whoa!

Posted by Eleanor Blazer | | 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 | | 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 | | 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 | | 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?

Author: Eleanor Blazer

Horse Microchipping

Whoa!

Whoa!

Horse Leg Protection

Horses and Math