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Using the Bosol

May I ask what you mean when you say "there is an art in a bosal's use?" Are there any important specifics to know when using one? Does a hackamore or a bosal have more control?May I ask what you mean when you say "there is an art in a bosal's use?" Are there any important specifics to know when using one? Does a hackamore or a bosal have more control?

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7 year old gelding displays stallion behavior

I have a 7yr old appy/wb/arab that I have raised. He was the easiest horse I have started, but the older he gets the stronger his bad behavior is with other horses. I have no problems ...I have a 7yr old appy/wb/arab that I have raised. He was the easiest horse I have started, but the older he gets the stronger his bad behavior is with other horses. I have no problems ...

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Be ready for spring training by preparing young horse now

I live in Vermont and it's been too cold and windy to go out. My paint gelding will be 2 in February. He's had a halter on for most of the days. He's also had a bridle, a saddle pad and a blanket placed on him.I live in Vermont and it's been too cold and windy to go out. My paint gelding will be 2 in February. He's had a halter on for most of the days. He's also had a bridle, a saddle pad and a blanket placed on him.

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Pulling at the bit

I have a 14 year old QH mare. When she gallops, she goes at an all-out, bone-jarring run. She pulls at the bit and it takes alot of work to get her stopped. I've been trying to get her to ...I have a 14 year old QH mare. When she gallops, she goes at an all-out, bone-jarring run. She pulls at the bit and it takes alot of work to get her stopped. I've been trying to get her to ...

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Spoiled horse making life miserable for fellow boarders

I have a 6 yr old Standardbred/Arabian gelding. I have had him since he was 14 months old. No one thought he was worth anything so I bought him for $200.I have a 6 yr old Standardbred/Arabian gelding. I have had him since he was 14 months old. No one thought he was worth anything so I bought him for $200.

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Six month old colt needs attitude adjustment

I have a six month old colt who needs an adittude adjustment, just like the person with the 3 year old gelding ... but I have a different situation. He is a full bred Quarter horse, chestnut color, and his name is Slim Shady. Sometimes when ...I have a six month old colt who needs an adittude adjustment, just like the person with the 3 year old gelding ... but I have a different situation. He is a full bred Quarter horse, chestnut color, and his name is Slim Shady. Sometimes when ...

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Young Horse

I have a five year old Thoroughbred gelding who has his basic training in dressage. He is a beautiful horse, sweet and loving too. The problem is, he is lazy as all get out.I have a five year old Thoroughbred gelding who has his basic training in dressage. He is a beautiful horse, sweet and loving too. The problem is, he is lazy as all get out.

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Explaining the Snaffle Bit

It's fair to say that nearly every horse broke to ride or drive has felt some sort of snaffle bit in its mouth. Because of its simple design and mild effect, the snaffle is the first bit for the young horse.It's fair to say that nearly every horse broke to ride or drive has felt some sort of snaffle bit in its mouth. Because of its simple design and mild effect, the snaffle is the first bit for the young horse.

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Biting behavior makes new owner nervous

I just recently bought my 1st horse and I love it. But he has one vice, he sometimes bites at feeding time. I don't want to make it sound like he is a mean untamed horse, in fact he is very gentle ...I just recently bought my 1st horse and I love it. But he has one vice, he sometimes bites at feeding time. I don't want to make it sound like he is a mean untamed horse, in fact he is very gentle ...

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Lunging ... vital part of training

How do I start a stubborn 9 mo. old spotted saddle horse colt lunging? The first time I tried him, he did good for about 2 laps then started stopping at the gate. After trying ...How do I start a stubborn 9 mo. old spotted saddle horse colt lunging? The first time I tried him, he did good for about 2 laps then started stopping at the gate. After trying ...

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