By Jeffrey Rolo
In the dating world many men and women put their potential partners to a “dog test,” whereby they introduce their date to their dog and see how the dog reacts to the stranger. If the dog reacts badly towards their date then a red flag is waved, whereas if the dog accepts the […]

By Jeffrey Rolo
One of the reasons I strongly encourage horse owners to train their own horses rather than ship them away to a professional trainer is familiarity. Quite simply, an unfamiliar party will not understand your horse nearly as well as you, and this understanding of a horse is the backbone of any successful training […]

By Jeffrey Rolo
Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the round pen, many horse owners still overlook just how powerful such a pen can be in developing or maintaining a relationship with a horse. This is a shame because it is truly what I call the Great Equalizer in a horse-human relationship. Perhaps […]

Riding or walking your horse, and also providing him with an open pasture to run and play etc with other horses are an excellent way to care for them. Unfortunately it also comes with its own perils as this freedom may give them a chance of getting hurt. 

If you notice your horse is in pain, you must ensure you take action to help heal their wounds.  Being prepared to take care of your horse's injury and ensuring they receive the proper help will help them lead a more healthy life.

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A horse's behavior is unique to the species and you should understand how your horse thinks to enable you to control him. There are specific survival techniques all horses generally use throughout their life; these are reactions and instincts they have developed in order to survive. 

If you own a horse or you spend a lot of time around horses then understanding their thought processes can stand you in good stead. This makes training, riding and caring for your horse much easier for you. 

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