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New Ways for Weaning Foals
The time for weaning foals is approaching and thus begins what can be a very stressful event for both the mare her…
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The full library of Cynthia Coopers articles on natural horse care and training.
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Advantages of You Versus a Trainer
I’ve had a few conversations with horse owners about whether its better to have their horse started under saddle or re-started/trained by…
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Bitless – Challenges and Solutions
© Glenn Wilson July 2011 A look at some reasons why a person chooses to ride their horse bitless. These may be…
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Finding that Friendship Spot
Becoming friends first with your horse can be achieved most easily by engaging in mutual grooming, just like horses do. “Mutual grooming…
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Lets be Friends First
While most people would like to think they are friends with their horse, and many know that being friendly with your horse…
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Weaning problems in horses
Traditional Weaning practices can result in behavioral and social problems. Hearing of horses with social issues – usually, aggression towards other horses…
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The Plight of Ponies
By Vanessa. At an agricultural field day, I came across a small metal pen housing cute young miniature ponies. Three of them…
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Friendship Training
Founder of this unique method of ‘training yourself so your horse can understand you’ Chuck Mintzlaff, found my website and suggested a…
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Bitless Science
Scientific studies of riding bitless and how bits affect horses are increasing. Mouth Pain in Horses: by David J. Mellor Mouth pain…
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Enslaved
by Glenn Wilson © WARNING! Some people reading this article may think I’m taking an unfair swipe at various aspects of the…
