There are a number of important guidelines that you need to keep in mind when teaching your puppy & your new pet will need you and depend on you for many things. Exercising the right training techniques is must & it is important to remember that owning a dog also means there will be [...]
Below is a brief description of just three simple groundwork exercises you can perform with your own horse or a horse you are training. These exercises will allow you and the horse to become familiar with each other and build trust. Good groundwork sets the stage for all future training. The importance of safety and [...]
Hairballs can be a nightmare, not least for the pet owner, but also for the pet. Hairballs are due to the owner not brushing the pet’s fur enough. Cats end up swallowing furballs and this is where the problem starts. These tend to get stuck in the cat’s throat and they start [...]
Training cannot begin if you have not first tried to catch the horse. Although this may sound simple, it can be surprisingly frustrating when you attempt this for the first time. This is the most important step in horse training. This is when the foundation of trust will be laid. No matter what you do [...]
Use of the three p's - patience, persistence and positive reinforcement - is vital when training horses. Before undertaking the rewarding task of teaching your horse to do what is desired, you must understand these basics. Following these basic tips will provide the foundations of a great relationship between horse and rider.
Let's start with patience, [...]