The 'In The Stable' Video Series!
Available on DVD or VHS!
Some of the things you will learn in the Series #1 videos:
Safety Rules: If you just love watching horses, you will be mesmerized by this video! See horses playing and working in their different disciplines. You will also learn the safety rules of a barn and why they are so important. See why running in a barn can spell disaster - and why you should never go barefoot in a barn.
Handling: See Heather and her students handling horses the safe way. They show you how to halter a horse in the stall and the field, as well as how to remove and return the horse to each location safely. They also demonstrate how to tie a horse properly both in cross ties ans at a hitching post with a quick-release know, often one of the most perplexing concepts to students.
Grooming: Heather and her student take you step-by-step through grooming a horse properly. Once you've watched this video and used the corresponding worksheets, you will never again wonder which brush to use next!
Tacking: If you're going to ride, you have to know how to tack up your horse. All of the parts to a saddle and bridle can be very confusing. Heather and her students help you simplify the process. Learn how to tack up two different horses who have different types of bits and pads. You'll also learn a nifty tip for seeing if your saddle fits.
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Here are some of the things you will learn in Series #2:
Stall Care: Heather and her student show how to clean a stall thoroughly, the types of bedding and why they are used, how to sanitize and disinfect a stall, and the tools that are needed to keep a horse's stall neat and clean.
Farrier 101: Guest farrier Johnathan Myers talks with Heather about horses' feet and why it is so important to schedule regular visits from an experienced farrier. He shows each part of a horse's hoof, explains his tools and how they are used, and demonstrates how he trims a hoof and nails on a shoe.
Nutrition: This segment addresses a complex and often confusing topic, but one critical to a horse's health. Learn the different types of grain and hay and why they are used. Learn to put together a feed chart and how to tell if your grain and hay are in good condition or if they are old or moldy. Also see how to measure your horse's feed by weight, not volume.
First Aid: Veterinarian Travis Blackwelder walks Heather and her students through some common horse ailments and what to do to treat them. Learn the signs of life-threatening conditions that require immediate treatment by a vet, and learn first aid for more common injuries that you can treat yourself. Demonstrated are bandaging legs for injury and for prevention, taking a horse's pulse and temperature, and more.