All natural horse care in the west of Ireland

1. Training May 2nd May 2010
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In addition to Rhianne, today we were joined by Tamira and her lovely horses Tally & Ginny. Two very different horses. Ginny is a little left brain horse whereas it became quite apparent that Tall

2. How did the Modern Horse Originate?
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...ng slowly southward. From here it shifted to Asia, Africa and Europe. From this equus four main types of horses developed, each with mane and tail and a hard hoof. In Asia, it divided itself into two...

3. One Rein Riding
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Single rein riding is the step that riders and horses should learn before being ridden on two reins. It is not a replacement for riding on two reins, it is just an intermediate step that most people t

4. Chronic Founder
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...nicillan and anti inflammatory. The worse thing that could happen now is infection. The biggest killer of horses with this condition is infection to the bone.  Paddy my farrier, is an excellent f...

5. Partner in the Arena
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... weeks later: Well!! I got off my horse and haven't been out on a hack for the last 3 weeks on any of the horses. Have just been working on level one with them all in the arena. We have been having p...

6. Turning your dream into a business
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...m into a business New course by Vanessa Bee of Positive Horsemanship Do you dream of turning your love of horses into a business? Do you want to be able to help others by using alternative/complimenta...

7. Bute v Herbal Substitute
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I have always been one to try using natural remedies over chemical solutions when treating the horses for any ailments they might be experiencing. I always thought I was safe using herbal/natural reme

8. Bitless Bosal Bridle Blk/Pnk Pny
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... tie your knot and go. Will always be ready to just slap on and ride. Open bosal up, slide on your horses head, no adjusting! These do have rings now on the side of the nose, which helps...

9. Bitless Bosal Bridle Blk/Grn Hrse
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...ou just tie your knot and go. Will always be ready to just slap on and ride. Open bosal up, slide on your horses head, no adjusting! These do have rings now on the side of the nose, which helps...

10. Bitless Rope Bosal Bridle
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...t so well known. Always looking for one that is the works for commumicationand is comfortable for my horses.  Two things I like about this bridle: Quick release Cost effective! Teame...

11. What is Quantum Savvy
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...tum Savvy is a fantastic educational programme that teaches students from all around the world, all about horses and horsemanship. Based on working with the horse's natural instincts and lookin...

12. Positive Pony Power
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...so meant that I could come home in the evenings to see to Harley and Baby. My friend who was bringing the horses would leave the trailer at the centre. I got up at 6.30am on Saturday morning to...

13. Fun with a Western Saddle
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...e used a rear flank cinch. She replied 'No, dont ever use the back cinch unless you're steer roping. Most horses will resist the back cinch cos it's hitting a very delicate spot. There's no need for i...

14. Courses
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... of a paddock area in adjoining fields. Please also bring water buckets so you can provide water for your horses whilst they are here. There are three stables available and can be allocated on a firs...

15. Inconsiderate Motorists
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Horses have trotted along our roads longer than cars but ignorant drivers actually speed up or beep when they spot horse riders using the road. Whilst in our area the biggest majority of motorists are

16. More Dozing Horses
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Bit more from last Sunday afternoon. For a finale, Polly lets out a huge snore!

17. Snoozing on a Sunday afternoon
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...Sunday (15/02/09) was,for us, the first proper day of Spring. The weather was gorgeous. I played with the horses for an hour and then just sat with them while they snoozed in the sunshine. It was love...

18. Magpie Laid Down
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Today was freezing so I didn't spend too much time outside with the horses. Late this afternoon I decided I would go out to play with them for half an hour. Magpie was lying down when I went into the

19. Mongolia Charity Horse Trek
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...rld. Our ride takes us through open steppe land and mountain forests, riding traditional Mongolian horses with Russian Cavalry-style saddles. As well as the stunning Mongolian scenery and wildl...

20. Harley the Brave
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... Harley has a very confident long stride and always likes to be the lead horse when we are taking the horses back to their field generally. We go the main road, stood for a few minutes and ...

21. Baby's Story
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...She is a twelve year old thoroughbred ex-brood mare and reminds me of a princess or a fairy inside a horses body. She is the sweetest, gentlest horse I have ever had the honour to meet. Th...

22. PH Clinic May 2009
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...l be decided according to the majority interest. You can bring along your own horse or we can have horses available that you can work with for the two days. If you are bringing a horse y...

23. Feeding Whole Oats
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I haven't been 100% happy with the diet my horses have been on the last couple of years, particularly in the winter. During the summer they are on grass and do not get any additional food suppliment

24. Pedestal
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...been using wooden pallets with a rubber mat on but I am always worried that they might splinter under the horses weight. It was tipping it down with rain but I couldn't resist trying out our new...

25. My First Demo
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We (that's me and my horses) put on our first demo today of how horses can behave and perform tasks if treated naturally. I don't use the word 'trained' as I don't believe we can train horses to be ho

26. Competition Horses
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Last night I was chatting to a neigbour friend of mine who has just got into horses. He is a cattle farmer but made the decision to get out of cattle and to breed Irish Draft HorsesCurrently, he has a

27. More PH Courses In September
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...g handlers to remain safe if things get abit active. We look at the nature of the horse and how to handle horsessafely and confidently and learn to do a quick risk assessment. As someparticipants may ...

28. Ready to Ride Results
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... followed by Monday and Tuesday covering the 'Horse Behaviour and the Psychology of Training' We had six horses to work with during the course including my three Polly, Magpie and Harley. We had two...

29. Make The Right Thing Easy
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...ing my holiday in May this year I had read Tom Dorrance's 'True Unity' and Ray Hunt's 'Think Harmony with Horses'. Can't remember which book it was from but it stuck in my mind.  So loads of cir...

30. Polly the Plough Horse
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Well Thursday again and we headed off for our twice weekly bareback ride this morning. Brought the three horses up, quick feed (only a handful) and put on their fly masks. The flies were horrendous th