Tuesday, October 31, 2023

An Arabian horse, a treasure untold; Poem

 



In deserts vast where winds doth wail, Where sand and sun prevail, There roams a horse of ancient grace, The Arabian, in a timeless race.

With eyes that gleam like stars at night, A spirit fierce, a heart of might, Its flowing mane, a midnight stream, The embodiment of every dream.

In sands it gallops like the wind, A noble soul, unmatched, refined, A creature born from Arabian lore, A steed that legends can't ignore.

Its strength and speed are matched by none, Underneath the desert sun, As it carries tales of old and new, With every stride, history it renews.

A symbol of endurance, beauty, and grace, In every stride, it leaves its trace, An Arabian horse, a treasure untold, In its presence, stories of valor unfold.

So let us honor this majestic breed, For in its spirit, our hearts are freed, An Arabian horse, forever we adore, A timeless wonder, forevermore.

Horse oldest breed?

Sunday, August 20, 2023

How to train a horse to load on a trailer.


 


It takes patience, consistency and positive reinforcement to train a horse how to load on a trailer.
 You can train your horse by following these general guidelines:

1.   Desensitization Introduce the horse in a calm and non-threatening manner. Let the horse explore the trailer in its own time. Treats and soothing phrases can be used to establish a positive relationship with the trailer.

2.   Trailer familiarization Start by leading your horse to the trailer. Let the horse investigate and sniff the trailer. Encourage the horse gradually to place one foot on the ramp.

3.   Stepping Into the Trailer Use the lead rope to stand at the entrance. Use gentle pressure to get the horse onto the ramp. Releasing pressure, reward your horse for small achievements. Continue this procedure until your horse feels comfortable on the ramp and knows how to get off.

4.   Practice Loading Once your horse has mastered the ability to step confidently onto the ramp, you can begin loading the trailer by walking the horse onto it a few times and backing away. Increase the distance that the horse must walk inside the trailer to be able to back out.

5.   Positive reinforcement: Reward your horse for small achievements. When the horse is making progress, or has successfully loaded onto the trailer, offer treats, pats and soothing words.

6.   Do Not Rush. Take a few steps back and continue the previous steps if the horse is resistant or anxious.

7.   Consistency and Routine Practice loading the trailer regularly in order to develop a routine. To build the confidence of your horse, you need to be consistent.

8.   Buddy System If you can, load a horse that is calm and has experience in your trailer. Herd animals, horses may feel more at ease following another horse.

9.   Food Place some of your horse's favorite treats inside the trailer. This will encourage the horse to come in.

10. Gradually progress: Work slowly to have the horse comfortable and fully loaded in the trailer. Closing the trailer doors briefly, and then increasing the amount of time that the horse is inside the trailer will help.

11. Trailer Motion Once your horse feels comfortable in the trailer you can try to move it a small distance. Increase the distance gradually over time.

12. Keep Calm Your demeanor is important. Throughout the entire training process, remain calm, confident, and patient. Your emotions can be felt by your horses.

Keep in mind that every horse has a different training schedule. Prioritize the safety of you and your horses during the entire training process. Consider hiring a horse trainer with experience in loading trailers if you are having difficulty.