Horses Site
	Susan Hopf BellaOnline's Horses Editor

Building Confidence with Horses
Confidence is more than a lack of fear - it is recognizing and conquering fear. Time and small steps makes for a steady path.

Classical Riding and Gaited Horses
Gaited horses can benefit from lateral exercises.

Confident Horses in a Human World
Horses are animals of flight. They are anatomically designed to sense and react to danger by running away. Learn why and how to help the cope with the foreign world to which we expose them.

Equine Anatomy and Movement
For success with our riding a basic knowledge of anatomy as it relates to movement is a necessity. We begin with lateral bending.

Equine Gizmos and Gadgets
Inspector gadget does not a horse trainer make.

Equine Head-set
Setting your horse's head can be a real pain in the neck - literally.

Evasions and Corrections
Resistances are bound to happen as you school your horse. Learn the core reason and some effective corrections.

Fidgety Horses
Behavior issues are rarely simple.

First Horse/New Horse
A few tips when contemplating your first horse or a new addition.

Forward vs. Rushing
Balance is key to creating forward movement.

Horse Bits
Snaffles, Curbs and Bitless - lots of choices in bits - make an educated decision before sticking that metal bar in your horse's mouth.

Horse Bits
Snaffles, Curbs and Bitless - lots of choices in bits - make an educated decision before sticking that metal bar in your horse's mouth.

Re-Educating Thoroughbred Race Horses
The re-education of Basa is a painstaking journey that explores how to win back the trust of horse that humans betrayed more than once in her young life.

Re-Educating Thoroughbred Race Horses
Second installment in the re-education of a mentally and physically damaged TB mare

Retire Your Spurs
Spurs are best left for that equestrian themed wind chime.

Riding Aids - the Release
Communication with your horse requires you to teach him/her a different language - are you indicating to your horse when the correct answer is given?

The Re-education of Thoroughbred Race Horses
The third installment of Basa's re-education. Taking a mentally disturbed, defensive horse from the track and working toward a calm and happy horse is not always an easy path.

The Whip
Correct use of a whip can create a better learning experience for both horse and rider.

Trail Riding Safety Tips
Trail riding is one of the great pleasures of horse ownership. However, if a rider does not consider trail safety first, it can turn into a nightmare trip. Make sure you are equipped to handle any trail emergency so you can relax and enjoy that ride.

Working Shoulder-in In-Hand
Working from the ground up Lateral Movements help balance and strengthen our horses' weaknesses. Shoulder-in worked In-Hand is a dance we should all learn.