Monday, December 14, 2009

New Year's Resolutions for Horses

New Year's Resolutions for Horses

If you could write a New Year's Resolution for your horse, what would it be?

* To stop bucking or rearing?
* To willingly go forward in a pleasing frame?
* To come when you call him?
* To win more blue ribbons?
* To get along with his pasture mates more amiably?
* To stop kicking in his stall?
* To load more easily into the horse trailer?

Please leave a comment to share your New Year's Resolutions for your horse.

Also, if your horse could write a New Year's Resolution for you, what might it be? Would he ask for lighter hands, more treats, a lighter seat or what?

Related Items of Interest:

Equestrians value horses that move forward in an easy frame with pleasing rhythm. However, horses that pull or rear are dangerous. How can an equestrian stop a horse from pulling and rearing? Try these five tips to stop a horse from rearing or pulling.

Equestrians who participate in horse shows may collect plenty of prize ribbons. Tack stores and horsey catalogs sell horse show ribbon displays, but these can be pricey. What are some creative ways equestrian can display horse show ribbons at home?


Ask a true equestrian how many times he has fallen off a horse. Honest horsemen will run out of fingers, just counting landings. Most will claim you aren't a real rider until you've hit the dirt a few times. How can you regain your composure and confidence after a fall?

Green Lessons - a Poetic Reflection on Riding Correction
I used to think I knew a lot; My horses nearly were self-taught. We'd pirouette, right on the spot, Until this sorrel colt, I bought. I used to think myself quite smart. My equitation, work of art. Until this colt, he stole my heart And upended my apple cart!

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