It's frisky horse season! Tips to make the transition smoother.
It's been a minute, but I'm back! So what's this frisky horse business?? Well the weather has changed, or in the midwest, it has begun the continual change that leads to unbearably frigid for months on end :) Horses like the cool weather, and who can blame them! They run hotter than we do so for them it's delightful, brisk and invigorating! So as we begin to take stock of gloves, fleece pullovers, vests and wool socks, our horses are prancing about restless for some fun. For those who are new to this whole phenomenon, here are the things you need to know to survive all their excitement: 1. Stay calm - horses get frisky, they spook, they prance, they flinch, they get goofy - your job is to remain level headed and in control, decide what you will tolerate and what you will not and go from there. It's different for every horse/rider pair, so don't worry what your riding friends are doing, worry about you and your mount. Me for instance, I let Pistol ...