Safety Communications Equestrian facilities present their own unique hazards. With a multitude of equipment and machinery, there are endless ways for injury to occur on the farm. As we know, there…

I recently undated my website with lots of new information: www.thinklikeahorse.org/   The following information is a model about the four stages of learning and how it relates to horses: 1-…

  Holy cow, I bet I got more jumps to judgment on this title than a horse with a cactus under his saddle.  Easy ladies, hear my out and you might even agree with what I have to say. I…

  Is your horse biting, is he nipping or his he nuzzling?  Knowing the difference can increase your relationship with your horse.  I see lots and…

Catching horses and trailer loading seem to be two of the biggest problems for many horse owners. I get asked all the time, why won’t my horse let me catch him? My first advice is…

Too little land to support horse herds; Too many wild horses; No place for wild herds; BLM to euthanize  over 30,000 Wild Mustangs; and many other head lines about how there is not enough land…

  Every person that thinks a helmet is a safety item will disagree with this title. Every parent that wants his or her child to wear a helmet will disagree with this title.  Every person…

It continues to amaze me that so many people try and control the world and the environment around their horse in attempt to feel in control and safe with…

I get the weirdest looks when I tell people you need to draw your horse in, you need to create a draw and you need to use the horse’s natural draw.  So what am I talking about when I say…

  Let’s talk about Cheats:  I use this term a lot in the horse world. Synonyms of cheat are to defraud, to take advantage of, con, trick, swindle or deceive. So when I use this term…

  Although I am not a fan of this, like a lot things, if done appropriately, can be helpful and when abused, can do more damage.  Therefore, I post this with mixed emotions.  I can…

  With the rainy season upon us, there will be great opportunities to enjoy a ride in the rain.  I often get strange looks when I ride my horses in the rain.  Later I hear people…

  I still see far too many people blaming a horse for their instinctive fear responses. If you think like a horse and see the world as they do, it will help you understand them better and…

Wow, talk about big topics.  I call this "The Big Three”.  These are sometime mystical terms that are used often and most people never really understand them, never know their…

I have wanted to do an article on this for some time now. It is too bad, but it seems there are so many shysters, unethical horse trainers and just plain old rip off specialist…

Riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground.  This is done with some luck, a good seat, balance, good equipment and of course a good Horse (Is there any other kind?). …

Guys may not get this since most have never made cookies, but women who have made cookies will get it.  Therefore, my Buddy’s wife makes some great chocolate chip cookies.  Any time we…

Tips to Stop Slip and Falls “Horse farms and equine facilities are not unlike many businesses that need to address the inherent dangers around the premises. What makes these unique is the…

Protecting Your Farm Personal Property: A Crisis Averted The loss of farm personal property due to disaster or theft can result in significant replacement and lost opportunity costs. Farm personal…

HEATING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE 1. Wood burning stoves and flues should be professionally installed and cleaned annually. Chimneys and flues should be replaced as needed. All should meet code…