Articles from Author Lynn Palm

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Lynn Palm
October 27, 2011
Lynn Palm

There are certain qualities every horse needs to succeed, no matter what discipline. Every horse should be forward, straight, and balanced. Let’s look at these concepts in closer detail.

Forward does not mean fast. What it does mean is that your horse is using his...

Lynn Palm
June 28, 2011
Lynn Palm

Dressage education is based on a scale of training where a solid foundation is laid down and then added to as the horse progresses. The image of a pyramid is aptly used for this scale with rhythm as the base and collection at the top. For our purposes, we will discuss each...

Lynn Palm
May 26, 2011
Lynn Palm

Often, riders who are unfamiliar with the discipline of dressage think of it as a pretentious style of riding that requires boring repetition to achieve the end result of riding pretty patterns. There are probably some of you reading this right now who are thinking, “What...

Lynn Palm
April 21, 2011
Lynn Palm

An equine nutritionist should be a member of your team of professionals who help you maintain a healthy and happy equine partner. This professional, however, is one that many horse owners may not be familiar with because not every veterinary practice has a vet who specializes...

horse, horses
March 17, 2011
Lynn Palm

Health care, hoof maintenance, and nutrition are so important because, let’s face it, if your horse does not feel good due to an illness or poor nutrition, or if his feet hurt, or his mouth is sore, then he is not going to perform to his best ability.

Your Equine...

blacksmith, farrier, horse dentistry
Lynn Palm
March 15, 2011
Lynn Palm

Because all other equine health issues hinge on your veterinarian’s medical expertise and recommendations, he/she is the most important equine professional that you will work with.

Communication Is the Key
Good communication with your vet is essential to the good...

Lynn Palm
February 1, 2011
Lynn Palm

If you have spent much time in the saddle, chances are you have come across a horse that pins it ears while being ridden. Whether you are riding such a horse, or you are riding in a group that includes this kind of horse, you know how unpleasant it can be. More importantly,...

December 14, 2010
Lynn Palm

In the last article, I talked about how to prepare for and have a picnic trail ride. Another fun activity to share with your horse on the trail is a cookout. It requires a little bit more preparation and planning because a larger meal is prepared and it requires a fire. You...

Lynn Palm
November 18, 2010
Lynn Palm

It is now time to apply all the great trail training we have covered in the previous articles and do a fun activity with your horse - a picnic trail ride. If it is not picnic weather in your part of the country right now, you can use the information in this article later,...

Lynn Palm Partnership Training
September 23, 2010
Lynn Palm

Since we’ve recently covered how to handle a potential spook from the ground, let’s consider ways to handle the same situation while mounted.

Stop before getting to the potentially spooky object and allow the horse his head so he can see it with both eyes. Once he...