Articles

Horse training articles as seen monthly
in HORSE’N AROUND magazine

Mary Hamilton is the official safety expert for HORSE’N AROUND and SOUTHEAST EQUINE magazines. You can find her monthly Safety First Series article in each issue.

Missed an issue? You can read all of Mary Hamilton’s Safety First articles here:

   February 2006 - 10 Tips for Theft Prevention
   January 2006 - Introducing Your New Horse
   December 2005 - Loose Horse !
   November 2005 - Are You Reade For Winter?
   October 2005 - Buying a Horse Part II
   September 2005 - So You Want to Buy a Horse - Part I
   August 2005 - Tips to Catching Your Horse Safely
   July 2005 - Self Defense on the Trails
   June 2005 - Train a safer trail horse, part 2
   May 2005 - Train a safer trail horse
   April 2005 - Train your horse to stand while mounting
   March 2005 - Train you horse to stand quietly and relax when tied
   February 2005 - Train you horse to stand
   January 2005 - Road riding and traffic safety
   December 2004 - Safety on the trail
   November 2004 - Safety in the saddle
   October 2004 - Tack and safety equipment
   September 2004 - Safety when on the ground
   August 2004 - Be prepared for an emergency in your barn or stable
   July 2004 – Horse behavior – reading the signs
   June 2004 – Safety is always important

Special Bonus Articles:

   Glossary - Terms to help you
   Build Obstacle - Build your own obstacle course

Special Bonus Audios "Mary on the Radio":

   Prepare for the Worst (09-22-06)
Asks trail riders to prepare for the worst case scenario.

   Matching the Rookie with a Veteran (09-21-06)
Pairing new or younger horses with a veteran horse on the trail ride.

   The Protective Bubble (09-20-06)
Accidents can happen when horses follow too closely.

   Preparing for All Situations (09-19-06)
When on the trail, riders need to be aware of their surroundings.

   Safety on the Trail Ride (09-18-06)
Courtesy is a key for a safe trail ride.

   Rewarding Your Horse (03-24-06)
Horse appreciate praise.

   Overcoming the Horse's Fear (03-23-06)
Trust is the most important element in her training program.

   Minimizing Distractions (03-22-06)
On the trail or in the arena, distractions continue to pop up.

   A Bomb-Proof Horse (03-21-06)
Takes riders to point thier horses directly at feared obstacles.

   Despooking Your Horse (03-20-06)
A relaxed horse will improve the performance at the show or on the trail.