“What should I wear?” Most parents of teenage girls have heard that wail just before the next question, “Can you take me to the mall?” Luckily, most dogs don’t want to go shopping, but they do need clothing (commonly called equipment) to help them act in a civilized manner.
Equipment can be quite confusing. There’s the [...]

Yes, dogs can be superstitious, although not in the same way that human are. Whereas a person might cross his or her fingers or wish upon a star, a dog is likely to think that one thing is inexorably attached to another. For instance, some dogs seem to think that if you tell them to [...]

A good way to start gaining control of your dog off-lead is to let it run free, but make it think you still have it on-lead. And the simplest way to do this is to start letting go of the lead when you are in an enclosed park or field.
With the reprimand chain in your [...]

Stables are not the natural environment for a horse but it is often necessary and more practical to keep your horse stabled. Bearing all the below points in mind, it is not necessarily the most expensive stable that offers a relaxed and healthy environment for the horse but the one that has had the most [...]

The nature of working with horses dictates that the clothing you wear must be extremely practical at all times. The major considerations here are safety, practicality for cleaning and comfort. You will find that neat clothing that fits well but not too tightly is the easiest and most comfortable to move around in.
Legwear
Jodhpurs or jeans [...]

Puppies are cute, furry balls of fun and very hard to resist. They’re also a big responsibility, so do your research first to ensure that your dog suits your character. Having a dog is very rewarding; they’re devoted companions, good guards for your home and keep you in shape. Years of fun and loyalty are [...]

A good fit
A poor-fitting saddle will cause discomfort and possible injury to the horse’s back. It will restrict the horse’s movement and can lead to it bucking or resisting your aids in order to avoid pain caused by pressure from the saddle. The main points for checking the fit of a saddle are:

It must [...]