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Many articles are written on how to find a good instructor. This article will focus on how to be a good student. Good instructors truly want to help their students learn. Instructors prepare lesson plans and bring their best into the arena. They want their students to succeed and have …
“Rhythm is the term used for the characteristic sequence of footfalls and timing of a pure walk, pure trot, and pure canter. The rhythm should be expressed with energy and in a suitable and consistent tempo, with the horse remaining in the balance and self-carriage appropriate to its level of …
Need to find a job for the summer? How about finding qualified employees? Want a place to sell a horse or some tack? Or a place to find an equine property? Well, www.CHA.horse, the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) new website, can help. Just visit www.CHA.horse and go to the Find …
All equines are herd animals by nature. Like humans, horses need interaction with members of their own species in order to thrive. But as prey animals, it’s a biological imperative for equines to be part of a herd. The herd represents safety from predators for themselves and their offspring. Being …
There are many wonderful things about spring — but trying to keep your horse clean and his skin healthy isn’t one of them. The list of seasonal challenges includes: Plenty of rain Mud everywhere Remnants of the winter coat trapping dirt, moisture, and sweat Insect irritation Long coats, warm days, …
For nearly as long as horses have been domesticated, the relationship between barn confinement and respiratory disease in the horse has been recognized. This relationship is intuitive, especially when we consider that deep in the lung where the blood takes up oxygen, the barrier between the outside air and the horse’s circulation …
The ability to ride your horse forward is an important basic no matter your discipline. Even if your goal is to have a slow-moving pleasure horse, it’s still important to train your horse to go forward. Horses need to move actively forward for their physical and mental health, and for …
What a crazy turn of events for all of us. I hope by the time this issue comes out we will all be back at work and able to get out and connect again! As I write this on March 25, Governor Inslee has issued a statewide mandate to stay …
State Line Tack is thrilled to support 4-H horse programs across the nation. 4-H provides young people with opportunities to improve sportsmanship, learn self-discipline, practice teamwork and develop self-confidence. At State Line Tack, we care about empowering youth and building a lifelong love of horses in a new generation. We …
The Humane Society of the United States will be providing over $100,000 in grants to equine rescues experiencing financial hardship as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The grants are made possible by donors and funding partners. Additionally, the Humane Society of the United States’ Responsible Horse Breeders Council is …
