Horses training and riding : publication
Wayne Loch, Department of Animal SciencesBridles are used to control horses and achieve desired performance. Although horses can be worked without them or with substitutes, a bridle with one or two bits can add extra finesse. The bridle allows you to communicate and control your mount.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal SciencesTrail riding is fast becoming a major part of the pleasure horse industry. More and more people are spending their leisure time saddling a quiet, sensible horse and enjoying its companionship in scenic surroundings.
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal Sciences
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesMore and more families are having fun trail riding. This activity is reasonably inexpensive, is non-competitive, and affords relaxation on nature's scenic trails.
Wayne Loch and Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal SciencesSam SabinNew York State College of Agriculture and Life SciencesLongeing is a procedure in which the horse travels in a large circle around the handler on a long strap or line.
Melvin BradleyDepartment of Animal Sciences
B.F. YeatesTexas A&M UniversityMelvin BradleyDepartment of Animal Sciences
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesBrooke BallengerExtension Occupational Safety ProgramHorse sports are very rewarding when safety practices are followed. But maintaining safe working conditions when handling horses cannot be overemphasized.
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesDuring the last decade, participation in horse-related activities has continued to grow. The National Safety Council estimates that more than 10 million people in the United States are involved in equine sports. Membership in many horse associations has grown…
Wayne LochDepartment of Animal SciencesSafety practices for hunt seat riders will help them avoid injury and trouble for themselves and the horse. Safety should become second nature — not taken for granted. Riders should constantly be aware of potentially dangerous situations and avoid them when…
A saddle is a major investment with a life span several times that of a horse. Learn how to select a riding style, fit a saddle to a horse and use a saddle in this University of Missouri Extension guide.
Sharon Makurat and Melvin Bradley
Department of Animal Sciences