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Horse Conformation: Balance, part 1, as seen on eXtension

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:08:33 +0000

This video gives a brief introduction to evaluating a horse’s balance. In this set of videos, Kathy Anderson and Libby Lugar provide information on basic equine conformation and how it affects the movement of a horse. 2007 Equestrian Academy, University of Nebraska Lincoln. For more horse information, check out www.extension.org/horses.
Video Rating: 3 / 5

Grooming for Success: Horse Tail Care, as seen on eXtension

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:21:08 +0000

Grooming is an important part of your horse’s daily health care. This video was developed by the University of Kentucky. Check out the other videos in this series as well at www.extension.org/pages/HorseQuest_Instructional_Videos
Video Rating: 3 / 5

Young Horse Management: Riding a Young Horse Pt 2, eXtension

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:47 +0000

This video discusses the process of riding a young horse for the first time. This video is a part of the Young Horse Management Series developed by Dr. Craig Wood and Ashley Griffin at the University of Kentucky. For more information, check out www.extension.org/horses.

Horse Etiquette for Barrel Racing Competitions

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:40 +0000

Horse etiquette is always a good idea when you are competing in order to ensure they safety of everyone, including the horses. Teach your horse proper etiquette with help from a horseback riding instructor in this video on barrel racing.

Warming Up a Horse

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:05:41 +0000

It’s important to warm up a horse’s muscles to get it ready to ride, and time must be taken to ensure that the horse is walked properly. Let a horse walk on a nice, long rein when warming him or her up with helpful advice in this video on horse training and dressage.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Horse Training: Controlling the Horse’s Shoulder

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:59:38 +0000

This video, made possibly by extension specialists at the Louisiana State University Ag Center, discusses how to control the horse’s shoulder while riding. For more horse information, check out www.extension.org/horses.

Dressage Horse Breeds

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:59:31 +0000

Most of the horse breeds used in dressage are imported from Europe, but many different breeds can be used based on the rider’s preference. Learn about differences between Holsteiner and Oldenburg horses with helpful advice in this video on horse training and dressage.

Grooming for Success: Horse Mane Care, as seen on eXtension

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:02:47 +0000

Horse Training: Advanced Training

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:08:32 +0000

In this video, made possible by extension specialists at the Louisiana State University Ag Center, advanced training principles for horses is discussed. For more information, visit www.eXtension.org/horses.
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Typical Day for a Race Horse

admin — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 22:08:27 +0000

The typical day for a racehorse on a racing day would consist of a light exercise, an early feeding, being checked over by the groomers and trainers, and then being saddled and raced. After the race, horses are checked for any foreign substances, cooled down, grazed and put away. Find out more about racehorses with information from a former professional jockey in this free video on racehorses.
Video Rating: 5 / 5