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Four Tips to Prepare Your Senior Horse for Winter. Caring for a senior horse in winter might require a little planning ahead of time. That’s why we are giving you these tips ahead of time! Whether winter in your area that means lots of snow or just a slight change in seasons, it’s time to prepare your older horses. Here are four things to do before winter arrives that can make the seasonal changes easier on your senior equid.  https://lnkd.in/ekHfKTSZ #equinehealth #seniorhorse #equinemanagement

6 Senior Horse Myths Have you heard of these six senior horse myths? Let's debunk them in this article about caring for older equids. https://lnkd.in/gaGBF9ht #seniorhorse #horsehealth #horsemyths

Assessing Quality of Life in the Older Horse Check out these tips for assessing your older horse and perhaps to determine when it might be time to say goodbye. https://lnkd.in/gPDqSR3a #seniorhorse #horsehealth #equineeuthanasia

Finding a Lost Dog: Determining His Traits and Capabilities Discover if a lost dog is active, energetic, and if he enjoys running. Learn about his temperament and behavior. Determine whether he can cover long distances or if he's more cautious and submissive. Join us as we strategize the search and discuss our plan to locate him quickly and efficiently. #LostDogSearch #DogBehavior #FindingPets #SearchStrategy #LostPetRecovery #DogTraits #DogTemperament #DogSearchPlan #FindingLostDogs #PetSearchTips

Thur 30th May: one step at a time. Stop/start – in a good way. The path ahead is appropriate and safe even with eyes closed. Move what you have to move. Jump. Rewards: 60-90 days away. Activity: Sheep SW1 (SSW around 205º) for serenity Favours: everyone but especially Tiger, Dog, Sheep. Technically: Wood Horse, Horn, Remove (7)

Horse Connect. Be seen. Be heard. Be accepted. How does this work? Such a good question. Really, spending time with a horse can heal me? Having fun with a horse can help me grow? This does NOT make sense!!!! I agree, it's such an abstract concept that it's hard to understand. BUT once you see it, once you experience it, it all makes sense in an amazing life changing profound way. Horses are prey animals. They need to run away if they feel threatened or unsafe. They do not judge and have no preconceived ideas about anyone. They will trust. They will breathe. They will stand still and allow anyone to make them feel safe. They see you. They hear you. They accept you. And when they do....BOOM!!!!!! YOU are are part of it. And if they react to something, you have the power to make a change so that they respond. YOU have that POWER!!!!!! And when you accept it, understand it, allow it to happen, you can try hard things. The horse will try them with you and will be there when you fail or succeed. They will wait till you get it right for yourself. Step 1 Come and be present with a horse. Step 2 Partner with a horse Step 3 Be changed. You don't know what you don't know until you do know.

Whenever we spend time with our horses, we should be monitoring their behaviour. 📊 Tacking up for ridden work is a key time to pay attention to what your horse may be telling you. If your horse doesn't stand still to be tacked up, raises their head to avoid the bridle or bites/kicks as you do up the girth, these are all signs of potential pain or discomfort that need to be investigated. To find out more, why not check out our webinar with Dr Sue Dyson which examines pain behaviours when tacking up 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xh9xXZ #WorldHorseWelfare #RiddenBehaviour

The bright lights and booming celebration of the New Year can be stressful for horses. Check out these 5 tips to help your horse stay calm during the fireworks! https://loom.ly/HnjMVO4

Ammies, How to Avoid Epic Failures or Grow From Them I’m an ammie who’s had horses in my life since the Back Street Boys were a thing (so a long time). There are days I want to quit and join a knitting circle. Yet, I keep plugging away because I’m addicted to insane horse life. I’ve made costly mistakes that still sting, but they’ve also made me savvier. Here are some of my hot tips for avoiding horse-related catastrophe. https://lnkd.in/e_xZUWPz

Connecting with horses involves several key steps to build a strong and trusting relationship. As with all animals, start by spending time observing and understanding their behaviour and body language, as this helps in recognising their needs and emotions. Approach horses calmly and confidently, using gentle and consistent communication to establish trust. Engage in grooming and care routines to create positive associations and strengthen your bond. Groundwork exercises, such as leading and lunging, are essential for building mutual respect and understanding. Always prioritise safety and patience, allowing the connection to develop naturally over time. By following these steps, you can foster a deep and meaningful relationship with horses, enhancing both your experience and theirs. #Horses #EquineBehaviour #HorseHumanBond