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		<title>Horse Training Clinics</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary. When you&#8217;re still learning to ride and handle your horse, going to horse training clinics is vital. You [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article includes pertinent information that may cause you to reconsider what you thought you understood. The most important thing is to study with an open mind and be willing to revise your understanding if necessary.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;re still learning to ride and handle your horse,   going to horse training clinics is vital. You and your horse can encounter many great experiences in the clinic. It doesn&#8217;t really matter whether you&#8217;re an advanced rider or a beginner. Horse training clinics usually offer different levels of horsemanship classes to meet your specific needs. </p>
<p>Make the reservations early if you want to experience your first clinic. It&#8217;s like booking for your travel. Many people are now interested in horse training and so training clinics are usually fully booked or reserved. If you&#8217;re planning to sign up for a class, make a reservation now.</p>
<p>Look for horse training clinics in your area. It would be best to choose an established clinic because their services are already proven. You must meet with the teacher personally before you start the classes. Try to get the teacher&#8217;s contact number and call him or her before the start of the classes so that you can prepare for the exercises. If you&#8217;re prepared, you can participate in the different activities and exercises. If you ask for any homework, you need to ensure that you&#8217;re prepared the next day. </p>
<p>Since   you&#8217;ll be traveling   to the clinic, your horse should be familiar with the trailer; otherwise, you will find it hard to travel the horse when it&#8217;s already time for the class. Weeks before the clinic class, show your horse the trailer and allow it to explore the inside. Try to lead the horse inside the trainer but don&#8217;t move it yet. </p>
<p>See how much you can learn   about Horse Training when you take a little time to read a well-researched article?  Don&#8217;t miss out on the rest of this great information.</p>
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<p>On the day of the clinic class, you should leave early. You&#8217;ll never know what&#8217;s going to happen. Drive carefully because you&#8217;re towing the horse. In the clinic, your horse will see lots of people and other horses. If they feel afraid or uncomfortable, your horse may not want to go out of the trailer at once. </p>
<p>When the teacher is giving lessons, you need to focus your attention. This is a training opportunity that you shouldn&#8217;t miss especially if you&#8217;re determined to learn. Don&#8217;t just do the exercises and lessons in the clinic; when you get home and the horse has rested for a while, you can now reinforce all the lessons taught for the day. This is one way to ensure that your horse does not forget the lessons. </p>
<p>It would be best to choose local horse training clinic because your horse may not be ready to take longer   trailer trips. When your horse is upset, it will not learn anything during class. Some clinic classes are longer but they can teach you to be an advanced rider. However, you should be willing   to exert more effort and be prepared physically and mentally. Hard work is on the way so you need to work more as well as your horse. </p>
<p>If this is your first time to go to a horse training clinic, try to choose the level one class. Don&#8217;t sign up for the advanced classes because it will not do you any good. Preparation takes time. You and your horse should be prepared by the time the class starts.</p>
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		<title>Horse Training ? Four Lessons to Teach Your Horse</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:31:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some inside information on Horse Training? Here&#8217;s an up-to-date report from Horse Training experts who should know. What are the four most important lessons in horse training? According to experts, you need to teach your horse about motivation, spot, direction, and reward. Horse trainers who find it hard to handle horses [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for some inside information on Horse Training? Here&#8217;s an up-to-date report from Horse Training experts who should know.</p>
<p>What are the four most important lessons in horse training? According to experts, you need to teach your horse about motivation, spot, direction, and reward. </p>
<p>Horse trainers who find it hard to handle horses will need to teach these four lessons to their horse. It doesn&#8217;t really matter if you&#8217;re training a performance horse or a colt because these lessons are essential to the training program. Don&#8217;t let your horse control you; you need to act as the leader of the herd.</p>
<p>Horse training is also about proper control. Training horses can be compared to building a brick house. It takes some time before you can finish building it. So you need to give your horse time in learning the various lessons of the training program. The different body parts of your horse should be easily controlled; you can start by controlling one part at a time. While doing this, you need to  be an active rider, not a reactive one. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>Motivation</p>
<p>This is the first lesson to introduce to your horse. Horses are wild animals by nature. They eat, play, groom, and sleep. However, they are also known as herd animals and a mare controls the whole herd. In order to effectively train   your horse, you will need to act as the leader of the herd. Since you&#8217;re going to train your horse, it&#8217;s like asking   your   horse to work for you. You need to think of something that will motivate your horse to follow the training program you&#8217;ve set up for him. Horses don&#8217;t want to be led and that&#8217;s one fact that you should accept. But it doesn&#8217;t end there. You should not give up yet. </p>
<p>Spot</p>
<p>It&#8217;s really a good idea to probe a little deeper into the subject of Horse Training. What you learn may give you the confidence you need to venture into new areas.</p>
<p>This is where ?spot&#8217; comes in. You need to find a particular spot that you can control so that your horse will follow. This may take time but just keep on trying to identify the right spot on the horse&#8217;s body. </p>
<p>Direction</p>
<p>After you&#8217;ve found a spot, you need to decide on the direction. Each part of the horse&#8217;s body can go in different directions ? left, right, forward, backward, down, and up. Choose only one direction. Make sure that your horse understands your aids or signal so that he will not be confused. </p>
<p>Reward</p>
<p>This is the last lesson. When your horse follows your signals, don&#8217;t forget to give him a reward. You can give him a treat or you can simply pat him lightly and say ?that&#8217;s a good boy/girl&#8217;.</p>
<p>The four lessons seem very easy but it&#8217;s different when you&#8217;re already on the   training ground. Stubborn horses are difficult to handle and you will need a lot of time and   patience. If you lack experience, don&#8217;t hesitate to consult the experts. Don&#8217;t be discouraged because not all horses are stubborn; there are also those who are easy to work with. The secret is to teach the four lessons one at a time. When your horse is familiar with the lessons, you will encounter fewer problems. </p>
<p>Identifying   a motivating factor is not as easy as you think. Start out early. You should also be a good rider so that you won&#8217;t be confused in interpreting the horse&#8217;s moves. Learn all that you can about proper horse training. You must study the horse&#8217;s behavior and personality. Try to learn how to incorporate these four lessons to your training program and best of luck to you.</p>
<p>Hopefully   the sections above have contributed to your understanding of Horse Training. Share your new understanding about Horse Training with others. They&#8217;ll thank you for it.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, author of this <a href="http://www.free-adsense-ebook.com"><b>Free Adsense eBook</b></a> &#8212; make sure to claim your free adsense ebook download!</p>
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		<title>Horse Training ? Secrets to Success</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:37:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if what you know about Horse Training is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Horse Training. Horse owners love to engage in horse races. However, how can you possibly win a race if the horse doesn&#8217;t obey you? Through proper horse training [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered if what you   know about Horse Training is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Horse Training.</p>
<p>Horse owners love to engage in horse races. However, how can you possibly win a race if the horse doesn&#8217;t obey you? Through proper horse training techniques, you can make your horse obey your commands on the   dot. Untrained horses can be dangerous and it&#8217;s vital that you train them. You can&#8217;t teach old dogs new tricks but in the case of a horse, you might be successful in training an older horse but you must have patience and determination. Training younger horses is much easier. Soon, you can win one of the horse races in your area. </p>
<p>Never face a horse if you&#8217;re afraid of it. The horse can easily tell if you&#8217;re nervous or frightened. If you want to win your horse&#8217;s confidence and trust, you should possess such qualities too. If the horse is in the stable or the   pen/corral, you can walk around it and check the buckets or water troughs and feed. Make sure that your horse feels your presence. When he gets used to it, he will no longer be bothered if you&#8217;re there. Don&#8217;t attempt to go near the horse or even touch it; just wait until the horse approaches you. Friendly   horses are easier to take as compared to skittish and snobbish horses. </p>
<p>When the horse approaches you, this is the signal to start the training. Firstly, you should train your horse in wearing a lead or halter. Show the halter to your horse and let him sniff or taste it.  Do this everyday for about 15 minutes and when he&#8217;s already used to the halter,   raise it over his head but don&#8217;t attach it. Don&#8217;t push your horse to the limit. Observe the body language because it tells a lot about the horse&#8217;s feelings. Keep on trying until your horse no longer shy away from the halter. Take your horse for a walk pulling the lead. </p>
<p>When a horse is frustrated or tired, it can be dangerous and it depends on the personality of your horse. Slow training is better than forcing your horse to obey you. Make use of careful movements, calm voice, and steady training for better results. </p>
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<p>Once you attach the halter and lead on, tell your horse to come to you without pulling the lead; if the horse obeys, give him hay or any treat. As the horse walks towards you, give the lead a tug. Do this all over again until your horse acquaints the tug with moving.</p>
<p>Train your horse to human touch. You can start by touching his ears, chest, and muzzle. It&#8217;s natural for horses to shy away, bite, or kick. Soon you can groom your horse and try saddle training.   </p>
<p>If you feel any fussing, just stand still beside your horse. When you&#8217;re about to introduce something new to him, just stand still and let him see the thing you&#8217;re holding (e.g. halter, lead, etc). Try moving away from him and you will notice that he&#8217;s waiting for you to return. Do the training calmly, slowly, and in a short yet steady manner. Well trained horses can win horse events with   ease.</p>
<p>Horse training is the only way to use your horse at work, when traveling, or when doing other tasks. Not all horse trainers achieve success. Just follow these simple yet effective secrets and see for yourself. </p>
<p>Is there really any information about Horse Training that is nonessential? We all see things from different angles, so something relatively insignificant to one may be crucial to another.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, author of this <a href="http://www.free-adsense-ebook.com"><b>Free Adsense eBook</b></a> &#8212; make sure to claim your free adsense ebook download!</p>
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		<title>Horse Training Equipments</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:38:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can&#8217;t possibly complete horse training without the proper equipments. If this is your first time to train horses, you should get these equipments. Some of the equipments are bits, bridles, cinches or girths, halters, lead ropes, breast collars or headstalls, saddles, saddle pads, blankets, stirrups, spurs, spur straps, toys, cribbing, and many others. Check [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You can&#8217;t possibly complete horse training without the proper equipments. If this is your first time to train horses, you should get these equipments. </p>
<p>Some of the equipments are bits, bridles, cinches or girths, halters, lead ropes, breast collars or headstalls, saddles, saddle pads, blankets, stirrups, spurs,   spur straps, toys, cribbing, and many others. </p>
<p>Check out online stores and you will find a wide variety of horse training equipments. When you shop online, you will only wait until it is shipped to you. Saddle pads can  include bareback pads, blankets, and seat pads. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>For your safety, you should get a helmet, nosebands, cross ties, and tie downs. You should also get clippers, leather conditioners, saddle carriers, hoof savers, bell boots, and bandages. </p>
<p>Choosing the right saddle type is also essential. You can choose among all-around saddles, barrel racing, Cordura, cutter, endurance, flex tree, ranch, penning, reining, roping, show, park or pleasure saddles, work and trail, and other western   saddles. Saddles also differ ? there are saddles for ladies, draft horses, Arabians, haflingers, wide horses, ponies, and mules. </p>
<p>Another online store offers these training equipments:</p>
<p>Knowledge can give you a real advantage. To make sure you&#8217;re fully informed about Horse Training, keep reading.</p>
<p>1.   Halter 12&#8242; lead ? about $70<br />
2. Catch string &#8211; $20<br />
3. Mecate &#8211; $60<br />
4. Headstall w/ yacht reins &#8211; $120<br />
5. Headstall and Mecate &#8211; $150<br />
6. Extendable 4&#8242; wand &#8211; $30<br />
7. Spirit t-shirt<br />
8. Horse cap &#8211; $17<br />
9. Laminated pocket card &#8211; $5<br />
10. Pick ?n comb &#8211; $10</p>
<p>Horse riding is really popular. It&#8217;s a great way to keep your body fit. You can ride a horse for pleasure or you can use them when traveling or working. Beginners should familiarize themselves with the different horse training equipments. </p>
<p>The riding apparels provide comfort and safety regardless   of the weather condition. The apparels can also guard your arms, legs, head, and the horse&#8217;s body parts. You can purchase jodhpurs, breeches, hat, body, riding boots, riding shirt, gloves, and body protectors. In short, these apparels are referred to as equestrian clothing. </p>
<p>Perhaps of all the training equipments, the halter is the most important. It would be best to introduce the halter while the horse is still a foal. That way, when he grows and becomes more confident, he is already used to using the halter. Training the horse usually   starts with lead training, and then the lunge, and finally, how to be ridden. </p>
<p>During lunge training, you will need a lunge whip, a cavesson, and lunge line. The cavesson is like a halter and this is where you will   attach the lunging rein. </p>
<p>When you start using a bit, you&#8217;re already introducing your horse to work. It would best to get a snaffle because it won&#8217;t hurt the horse&#8217;s mouth. </p>
<p>These are the horse training equipments that you should get before you start any training session. Although it might be an additional cost on your part, you will definitely need the equipments for efficient training.</p>
<p>This article&#8217;s coverage of the information is as complete as it can be today. But you should always leave open the possibility that future research could uncover new facts.</p>
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		<title>Horse Training ? Becoming a Trainer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if what you know about Horse Training is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info on Horse Training. Horse training is a difficult task. Being a trainer is really rewarding even and at times it can be time consuming and dangerous. In order to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you   ever wondered if what you know about Horse Training is accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you know to the latest info   on Horse Training.</p>
<p>Horse training is a difficult task. Being a trainer is really rewarding even and at times it can be time consuming and dangerous. In order to become a good trainer, you must first look for an established and reputable horse trainer in your area and become his assistant. You can start by caring for the horses, grooming them, saddling and exercising, and finally, riding when you&#8217;ve already established developed proper riding skills. </p>
<p>The key here is to get as much experience as you can. Working with horses   is composed of different areas. It starts with the basics of horse teaching which involves breaking, getting rid of bad habits, and lastly, finishing. </p>
<p>Learning never ends especially in horse training. You can use the internet for gathering the latest information on horse training and about the horse as an animal. You should look into the health issues faced by equines, their personality, and psychology. To be en efficient trainer, you must learn the horse&#8217;s language. </p>
<p>When you&#8217;ve finally learned how to ride a horse, you can now ride horses of different types, age, levels, and events. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s impossible not to get hurt when you&#8217;re into horse training. You must prepare yourself for the possibility of getting hurt. Your horse might step, kick, bite, or even throw you. Training horses is a dangerous task, especially if you&#8217;re handling stubborn ones.  Even if you&#8217;re only doing it as a hobby, be prepared to get hurt one way or another. </p>
<p>Dedicate your time in caring for horses. Experience can&#8217;t be bought. If you want to become one of the best trainers, you should be willing to invest time and energy. As you spend time with horses, you can learn much better. </p>
<p>If your Horse Training facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions?   Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Horse Training information slip by you.</p>
<p>In horse training, you need to choose a specialization. Training horses is divided into different specializations such as starting, curing or correcting bad habits, general horse training, and other several events. </p>
<p>To attract clients, you should show a strong record especially in your field of specialization. Being passionate in your chosen endeavor is vital because horses can also feel it. </p>
<p>By nature, horses are wild animals. Even if most horses are domesticated, improper handling or training can trigger their inborn qualities. As mentioned earlier, never stop learning because it is continuous process. There are even instances when your horse teaches you some valuable lessons. </p>
<p>Never abuse your horse. Some trainers tend to beat and whip their horses to make them obey. These trainers can&#8217;t be considered good trainers even if their horses obey them. They are fit to be called abusers. If you see trainers who abuse their horses, you can report them to the right authority. </p>
<p>As a trainer, you must see to it that the horse is well cared for. Take good care of it. Owners of the horses can sue you when their precious horse gets damaged or suffer any injury.</p>
<p>Becoming a horse trainer takes time. You can&#8217;t learn everything overnight. If you&#8217;re determined to become a trainer, the best time to start   is now. Find a local horse trainer; a good one so that you can learn his techniques. You  must develop   a good   relationship with horses of different types and age. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>Being well informed can make you better in horse training.  </p>
<p>Now you can be a confident expert on Horse Training. OK, maybe not an expert. But you should have something to bring to the table next time you join a discussion on Horse Training.</p>
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		<title>Horse Training Guidelines</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:05:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Horsemanship can be easy if you know some guidelines. In this article, you will find helpful guidelines that you can use in horse training. Some horses are easily trained while others are extremely difficult to handle. There should be eagerness on the part of the horse and it will depend on the situation. For instance, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Horsemanship can be easy if you know some guidelines. In this article,   you will find helpful guidelines that you can use in horse training. </p>
<p>Some horses are easily trained while others are extremely difficult to handle. There should be eagerness on the part of the horse and it will depend on the situation. For instance, if you got the horse during its infancy, it will be easier to train as compared to wild and older horse. Therefore, you need to look for training techniques that is suitable to the horse that you&#8217;re handling. </p>
<p>Horses have various uses. You can use the horse for transportation, for therapeutic ventures, sporting activities, and for farm operations. If you&#8217;re raising a small horse, make sure that you provide all the skills required like desensitization, longing, driving, and biting. Your horse needs to learn these things before you introduce riding lessons. </p>
<p>During the training process, familiarization is vital. Let your horse see the riding gear for familiarization. Start with the basic commands like turn around, stop,   and go. When teaching commands, you can start with the ?shhh&#8217; sound. The sound is an effective way to reprimand the horse. Repetition is needed if your horse does not learn easily. </p>
<p>The diet is very important and you must pay attention to what your horses eat. If your horse is hot blooded, you need to give it food with less protein. Overfeeding can make your horse ?high&#8217;. Get a bucket for your horse and use it when feeding because it&#8217;s not a good idea to feed it with your hand. </p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Horse Training, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>After you&#8217;ve established trust, you can now ride your horse. All your mind&#8217;s wishes will be transmitted to your horse&#8217;s mind when you&#8217;re together. There are even times   when you hardly use   the rein to  steer or stop the horse. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>If you&#8217;re handling spooky horses, you should be extra careful because they lack experience and confidence. You need to be very confident if you want to train a spooky horse. You can turn your horse&#8217;s fear into an asset if you employ the proper training techniques. If you have another horse, preferably a calm one, you can use it to settle the spooked horse. If the horse is dealing with a certain problem, try to distract it because the horse is like a child having a tantrum. </p>
<p>Horse trainers encounter different problems during the course of the training. Oftentimes, the problem is a result of ignorance or fear. You must have empathy and patience. Determine the fear of your horse and help him lovingly. If you&#8217;re dealing with a willful defiant horse, you should appropriately reprimand him so that he will feel uncomfortable. If the horse runs away from you, don&#8217;t scare it by acting as a predator; instead, approach him softly with non-threatening eyes. </p>
<p>If you want to trim or shoe your horse, massaging the foot is a   good idea. You can also show your care by warming him up a little first on a cold weather. </p>
<p>These horse training guidelines will be able to help you somehow. Here&#8217;s the question to answer before you start horse training   ? do you have a new horse or one from infancy? After answering this question, you can now use the appropriate training techniques.</p>
<p>Knowing enough about Horse Training to make solid, informed choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you&#8217;ve just learned about Horse Training, you should have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Horse Training Books</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:34:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed. There are lots of informational resources that you can use to learn horse training. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today&#8217;s world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discussed.</p>
<p>There are lots of informational resources that you can use to learn horse training. One of these info sources is horse training books. Check out the most popular training books out in the market today. </p>
<p>1. First Aid for Horses by Eleanor Kellon ? when you&#8217;re training horses, it is important to know about first aid. You&#8217;ll never know when an accident or an injury is going to happen. You must learn about proper splinting techniques and proper horse care. That way, when an emergency situation arises, you will know what to do. This book provides step-by-step guide which are concise and easy to  understand. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>2. Become Perfect Partners (Kelly Marks) ? every horse trainer wants to be the horse&#8217;s perfect partner. This book can help you in identifying toxic plants from safe-to-eat plants. The book contains an organized list of plants like ferns, vines, shrubs, trees, wildflowers, weeds, horsetails, and grasses. Clear photographs are provided for easy identification when you&#8217;re in the outdoors. </p>
<p>3. Winning at Halter (Denny Hassett) ? Hassett is champion in handling halter horses. In this book, you will learn the secrets to feeding, grooming, fitting, and training. Whether you&#8217;re joining congress or world halter competitions, this   book will be of great use to you. The book also contains colored and detailed photos that demonstrate the   techniques. </p>
<p>4. Horse Owner&#8217;s Field Guide to Toxic Plants (Sandra Burger) ? this book is similar to ?Become Perfect Partners&#8217;. You can keep the book in your barn&#8217;s medical cabinet or you can also take it with you when you&#8217;re at the outdoors.</p>
<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered those aspects of Horse Training, let&#8217;s turn to some of the other factors that need to be considered.</p>
<p>5. Complete Plans for Building Horse Barns Big and Small (Mary Harcourt and Nancy Ambroisiano) ? if you&#8217;re starting out as a horse trainer, you probably want to save money in building the horse barns. Well, you can use   this book as a guide to building the perfect barn for your horse. The book contains instructions on how to build simple barns to sheds. The book will also teach you about the appropriate barns   to build depending on the local climate, zoning requirements, and function. You will also be guided on site selection, preparation, planning, the right materials to use, and finally, the construction. </p>
<p>6. 101 Dressage Exercises (Jean Aristotle Ballou) ? equestrians all over the globe are interested in purchasing this book. This book provides a step-by-step guide on how carry out the dressage exercises. This kind of   exercise is less dangerous and strenuous on the part of the horse. It also provides training tips for dressage riders. </p>
<p>7. Conformation and   Performance (Nancy Loving) ? according to this book, the performance of each<br />
horse depends on his conformation. The different characteristics of each horse are discussed well in the book. It also provides info on the appropriate training strategies to use and the performance consequences. </p>
<p>8. Bringing Up Baby (John Lyons) ? this is a great book for horse trainers handling young horses. You will learn about the basics of horse training   such as building trust and confidence. The instructions are coupled with photos for better understanding of the readers. Lessons such as haltering, clipping, bathing, catching, tying, leading, and longeing are included in the book. </p>
<p>These are the most popular horse training books sold in the market today. You can purchase the books from online stores and in your local bookstores. Get any of the books now. </p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit my latest acquisition: <a href="http://www.freegoogletrafficsystem.com"><b>Free Google Traffic System</b></a> and make sure to visit my bonus site!</p>
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		<title>Kindness in Horse Training</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is a known fact that some horse trainers are cruel. In horse training, kindness is an important principle that should be followed at all times. However, too much kindness is also not good. You should still include appropriate punishment if your horse does not follow your commands. Whenever people hear the word ?punishment&#8217;, they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is a known fact that some horse trainers are cruel. In horse training, kindness is an important principle that should be followed at all times. However, too much kindness is also not good. You should still include appropriate punishment if your horse does not follow your commands.  </p>
<p>Whenever people hear the word ?punishment&#8217;, they often think of hitting and whipping. If you&#8217;re going to punish your horse, don&#8217;t hit them. Instead,   you can simply use a change in your voice&#8217;s tone. The horse can easily detect any change in your voice and it can have a certain effect on him. </p>
<p>If your horse follows your commands, you must also reward it with kindness like giving it a caress on the forehead or shoulder. Make sure that even if you punish your horse, the confidence remains. Your horse should still think that you&#8217;re his best buddy despite the punishment.   When your horse is excited, never whip him because it is an act of cruelty and foolishness. You will only make the situation more dangerous. It will also increase the balkiness     of your horse. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a very good example. Horses can be compared to kids. When a kid commits a mistake, your instinct is to scold him at once. If you do, he will think that he&#8217;s in trouble. This will make him nervous and uneasy. Make sure that you calm him by telling him that you&#8217;re mad at what he&#8217;s done. Let him see that you&#8217;re not angry anymore. At this point, your kid knows that he committed a mistake but he can still feel your love. Horses should also be treated the same way. It is important for horses  to feel approved and loved. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>Most of this information comes straight from the Horse Training pros. Careful reading to the   end virtually guarantees that you&#8217;ll know what they know.</p>
<p>Perfect timing of kindness   is just as important. You see, if you exhibit kindness at the wrong timing, it might reinforce wrong behavior. Take this example ? your horse runs from you and you had to chase him. When you finally catch him, you say ?that&#8217;s a god boy&#8217;. By doing so, you&#8217;re teaching your horse to run away from you. Your horse will think that if he runs away, you will pet him afterwards. </p>
<p>Your horse should see you as a friend, not a predator. Don&#8217;t treat your horse like a slave. Wrong acts of horses are triggered by excitement, fear, and mismanagement. Even a single harsh word can cause nervousness. As a horse trainer, you should be aware that abusing a horse can lead to balking, biting, and kicking; if you whip your horse, it&#8217;s like whipping a child. If you treat them with common sense and kindness from birth, they will grow up to be obedient and useful horses.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be stubborn in dealing with problem horses. You should be gentle in order to win obedience. Make sure that you give them treats occasionally especially if they obey you. Caress and kind words can calm an excited and afraid horse. </p>
<p>Kindness in horse training is very important. If you want to be a successful and effective horse trainer, you should show kindness to all animals. Developing your confidence and positive traits is also vital. Avoid harsh punishments like whipping. When you&#8217;re punishing your horse, you need   to be consistent. If you do these things, your horse will become a well-trained one. </p>
<p>You can&#8217;t predict when knowing something extra about Horse Training will come in handy. If you learned anything new about Horse Training in this article, you should file the article where you can find it again.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
By Anders Eriksson, feel free to visit my latest venture: <a href="http://www.gvomembers.com"><b>GVO</b></a> and make sure to claim your $1 trial membership!</p>
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		<title>Horse Training: Cutting Horses</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:46:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most horse owners prefer good cutting horses. In fact, some of them would even make up various reasons to prove that their horse is a good one. It&#8217;s hard to tell when a cow horse is a good cutting horse; this usually happens with inexperienced horse owners. To have a little idea about horse training [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most horse owners prefer   good cutting horses. In fact, some of them would even make up various reasons to prove that their horse is a good one. It&#8217;s hard to tell when a cow horse is a good cutting horse; this usually   happens with inexperienced horse owners. To have a little idea about horse training cutting horses, you need to know the common myths about the animal.</p>
<p>1. A colt chases any animal (e.g. dogs) or human that goes into the pasture. </p>
<p>This is not a reliable sign to determine the potential of   a good cutting horse. Colts usually are playful and your horse may not be acting as a cutting horse but simply playing or having fun with animals and humans. Humans and other animals (cow not included) look very much different from the cow and besides, colts don&#8217;t have riders to command them. </p>
<p>If you train a colt to be a cutting horse, it will immediately learn that cutting is not the same as playing. As a cutting horse, he needs to work. A good cutting horse will work cows with style, proper form, and precision. A horse that aimlessly runs through the pasture is not a good one. Most colts hate working   and it is in their age to be playful. Certain horse breeds are inclined to do cutting work and so you   need to choose the right colt breed. Take note of the dam and sire of the colt; if they were successful   cutters, then the colt may follow the same course. </p>
<p>2. A colt shows no reaction when they see a cattle for the first time. </p>
<p>If your Horse Training facts are out-of-date, how will that affect your actions and decisions? Make certain you don&#8217;t let important Horse Training information slip by you.</p>
<p>Although most horses are bothered or frightened to see other animals like cattle, certain horse breeds don&#8217;t get frightened easily. However, this is not an indication that it can be trained to be a good cutting horse. In most cases, good cutting horses react aggressively to the first sight of cows or they might be fearful at first, keeping the other animal at a secure distance. Cutting horses should be able to dominate cows or cattle. Millie Montana and Doc N Missy are champions when it comes to horse cutting. </p>
<p>3. The colt is foundation bred.</p>
<p>Certain horse breeds are great cutting horses but this doesn&#8217;t mean that they will also do well in competition cutting. A foundation bred horse is not as good as the well-bred cutting horse. Oftentimes, trainers find it hard to train these horses to do well in competitions because they tend to be slow learners and do things their way. They also lack style and athletic ability. It would be best to get a horse with strong bloodlines of cutting horses.</p>
<p>4. The colt will be handled by a great trainer for 6 months. </p>
<p>Horses are different and so is their learning pace. Some horses learn fast while others are slow learners. The length of the training is not an important factor. Cutting horses are trained until they reach the level of being an effective cutter. There are cutting horses that learn for only a year of training. If you want to join cutting competitions, your colt should start training early on. </p>
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<p>Those who only know one or two facts about Horse Training can be confused by misleading information. The best way to help those who are misled is to gently correct them with the truths you&#8217;re learning here.</p>
<p>About the Author<br />
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		<title>Horse Training ? Rearing</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anders Eriksson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rearing a horse can be dangerous. It&#8217;s an undesirable situation that can put you and your horse in real danger. How can you stop horse rearing? There are lots of horse training resources out there but you don&#8217;t need to look anywhere else because the answer is already here. Firstly, you must identify the reasons [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rearing a horse can be dangerous. It&#8217;s an undesirable situation that can put you and your horse in real danger. How can you stop horse rearing? There are lots of horse training resources out there but you don&#8217;t need to look anywhere else because the answer is already here. </p>
<p>Firstly, you must identify the reasons or causes of rearing. You should also be able to identify how your horse rears. Some of the causes are     the following:</p>
<p>? The horse might be releasing extra oats from his system<br />
? Discomfort and serious pain<br />
? Apprehension and fear<br />
? Disrespect or rebellion to the owner</p>
<p>Most horse owners who experience rearing immediately turn to professional help because they are scared of the hasty reactions of their horse. You should not panic because this can bring about more danger. </p>
<p>Some horses have excessive energy. It&#8217;s natural for horses to become playful especially the young ones. This rearing is not very dangerous but you should be able to correct   it so that it will not become a habit. </p>
<p>When a horse has an injury or is in extreme discomfort, rearing can occur. This is the best time to work with the vet especially if your horse is a loving and docile one. Arthritis and bad tooth can cause the rearing because of the discomfort that the horse feels. The vet is the only person who can determine the underlying cause of the rear. Some symptoms include difficulty in maintaining a steady movement, transitioning troubles between  gaits, decreased appetite,   and throwing of the head. <!-- ~~ads~~ -->
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<p>Apprehension and fear can bring about rearing. Your horse should not feel tense or frightened because this eventually leads to rearing. Sometimes, the owner is responsible for the behavior. For instance, if the owner forces the horse to do something which is uncomfortable for him or when the owner is very aggressive in handling the reins ? this can lead to rearing. If rearing is due to fear, the horse can become fairly aggressive and unpredictable which can harm the horse or the rider. </p>
<p>Check the horse tacks because ill-fitted ones can cause discomfort. Try to observe your horse when mounting. If he rears, you should check the saddle, reins, cinch,   and the bit. </p>
<p>How can you stop rearing?</p>
<p>To effectively address rearing, you should determine the cause. Don&#8217;t smack your horse when it rears or break a water bag and egg on its head. If you&#8217;re riding the horse, you must maintain balance to prevent any injury. Don&#8217;t yank the reins because the horse might flip and fall on you. </p>
<p>You need to lean forward and loosen the lead or reins. Make sure that the four hooves are on the ground before you redirect the pressure on the rein. Embrace   the horse&#8217;s neck and slide off. Once your feet touches the ground, back off because the horse might kick or step on you; the key here is to not panic because once you do, you will not act appropriately. </p>
<p>Horse rearing is already part of horse training. Even if you have a well-trained horse, you should prepare yourself for this kind of situation. You can never tell if your   horse will rear. If you know what to do, there is no need to panic. So when your horse rears and you&#8217;re riding it, calm down. Think of the next step and do it swiftly.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s the latest from the Horse Training authorities. Once you&#8217;re familiar with these ideas, you&#8217;ll be ready to move to the next level.</p>
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