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http://www.meredithmanor.com Horse training is a mental game played in a physical medium. Here at Meredith Manor, we use a system we call “heeding” to teach students the rules of the mental games they play with their horses. They learn how to use corridors of methodically applied, horse-logical press… read more

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http://www.meredithmanor.com A lot of amateur trainers MythUnderstand what the training process is all about. They think that training involves dominating a horse, showing him who's boss. They approach training as though it were a battle in which one party wins and the other loses. Good training is not ab… read more

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http://www.meredithmanor.com At some point in its training, something will startle or frighten an energetic, red blooded baby horse and he will rear or pull back or run sideways while the trainer is leading him. Or he may jump around just because he's young and he's feeling good. Or maybe he's challenging his tr… read more

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http://www.meredithmanor.com Many people who are training horses will ask them questions that the horse has no way of understanding or answering. Then they will fight with the horse or hold him hostage until the horse either gives in or gives up. The so-called trainer walks away feeling like he or she has won t… read more

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http://www.indulgeyourpet.com Owning a horse can be a big responsibility and there are certain health conditions you will need to know about to keep your horse healthy and in good shape. Some of the most common health issues with horses are de-worming; fly control and to take his vital signs. You should have… read more