by Lacy Hawkins | May 26, 2021 | Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Training Your Horse
Breaking a horse is a highly involved but necessary process if you want to ride and command your horse. You can break a horse the gentle way or the hard way, but the latter tends to lead to future disciplinary problems. Breaking a horse gently involves creating a bond...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 18, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Training Your Horse
Humankind has enjoyed a remarkable relationship with two species of animals for tens of thousands of years. Both are relationships quite unlike any other. Horses and dogs If dogs are man’s best friend, then horses might qualify as “second best friend.”...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 17, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Training Your Horse
When you become a horse owner, you are making a long-term commitment to ensuring the health and safety of your horse. Proper nutrition, sound board and pasturing, and quality veterinary and farrier services are the cornerstones of that commitment. While some may think...
by Lacy Hawkins | Mar 3, 2021 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Riding, Training Your Horse
Everyone that owns a horse knows that there are few things in life more rewarding. Watching a young horse develop into a majestic animal is simply stunning. One of the best ways to ensure this happens is by lunging your horse. Lunging is a popular training process...
by Lacy Hawkins | Sep 18, 2020 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Stable Management, Training Your Horse
Some horses, particularly those that are wild and untrained, may show aggressive behavior toward other horses or humans. This is unsafe for many reasons, and ignoring the problem is sure to make it worse. To maintain the safety of yourself and others, follow these...
by Lacy Hawkins | May 26, 2020 | Horse Care, Horse Health, Horse Ownership, Horses, Lacy Hawkins, Stable Management, Training Your Horse
Horses can be difficult animals to own. After all, they require intensive care and more attention than most pets. When first becoming a horse owner, it is important to keep the following tips in mind. Tip 1: Take their nutrition seriously. Horses are similar to many...