I have been riding and loving horses for 45 years. My daughter also loves horses and rides, it's genetic! I am faced with conventional horse keeping and would like to see this change. I believe that a barefoot horse will be a healthier horse. Feeding grain is not what a horse was intended to eat. I believe horse caregivers should question archaic equine practices: their saddle fit, is your bit causing pain, are shoes really necessary? Learn how to tell if your horse's back is sore, feel their teeth, do they have sharp edges? How do you really care for horse's feet? Horse caregivers need to be more educated about what is good for the horse; it is not about the rider. Take classes, ask questions, join groups like this one, be informed. Love your horse and learn from them, they are our greatest teachers.
I really don't understand all the scientific issues, but I know one thing: people already are using enough medication on competition horses that does not follow the rules. While the USEF rules are more relaxed than the FEI rules on medication in s...
the cross rein method would probably be when you're using split reins and the would cross over the withers. A rein would be attached to the bit, run along side the neck and the come over the withers.
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