HEATING SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE 1. Wood burning stoves and flues should be professionally installed and cleaned annually. Chimneys and flues should be replaced as needed. All should meet code…

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE 1. All electrical wiring should be installed by a qualified electrician and should meet the requirements of the National Electrical code. Have it checked on a regular…

FIRE PROTECTION 1. NO SMOKING signs should be posted and NO SMOKING enforced in all outbuildings. Smoking should be restricted to designated areas. Proper fireproof disposal containers should be…

Over 50 ways to protect people, horses, and property on your farm. Besides saving lives and protecting property, using these guidelines can help you qualify for lower insurance premiums. What can…

THEFT PROTECTION 1. Central station burglar alarms or a local (loud) alarm should be installed on premises. 2. Proper outdoor lighting of premises is recommended. Motion sensor lights are best. 3.…

PROPER HOUSEKEEPING 1. All buildings need regular maintenance. Periodically inspect roofs, interior ceilings and walls for leaks or weak spots. Windows or glass should be replaced as needed. Loose…

Many people ask me about the choreography of their freestyle pattern. One of the confusions surrounding a freestyle pattern is what is allowed and what is forbidden at a certain level. Before you…

I recently undated my website with lots of new information: www.thinklikeahorse.org/   The following information is a model about the four stages of learning and how it relates to horses: 1-…

Riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground.  This is done with some luck, a good seat, balance, good equipment and of course a good Horse (Is there any other kind?).  I…

Too little land to support horse herds; Too many wild horses; No place for wild herds; BLM to euthanize over 30,000 Wild Mustangs; and many other head lines…

Is your horse biting, is he nipping or his he nuzzling?  Knowing the difference can increase your relationship with your horse.  I see lots and lots of…

Holy cow, I bet I got more jumps to judgment on this title than a horse with a cactus under his saddle.  Easy ladies, hear my out and you might even agree with what I have to say. I did a video…

Catching horses and trailer loading seem to be two of the biggest problems for lots of horse owners. I get asked all the time, why won’t my horse let me catch him? My…

With the rainy season upon us, there will be great opportunities to enjoy a ride in the rain.  I often get strange looks when I ride my horses in the rain.  Later I hear people commenting…

Let’s talk about Cheats:  I use this term a lot in the horse world. Synonyms of cheat are to defraud, to take advantage of, con, trick, swindle or deceive. So when I use this term to refer…

Wow, talk about big topics.  I call this "The Big Three”.  These are sometime mystical terms that are used often and most people never really understand them, never know their…

1.     Choose music that has dynamic changes. Dynamic changes are audible changes within the music (either volume or intensity) where you can make transitions. (for example, the music…

You can help your stiff horse bend better by using benign antagonism. Remember, benign antagonism is just a training philosophy that allows you to custom design your program for each and every horse.…

What Would You Think About A Horse for ... "Inside" Your House!?   By Frank Lovato Jr.   My name is Frank Lovato and I am a retired professional jockey.…

Every person that thinks a helmet is a safety item and will disagree with this title. Every parent with that wants their child to wear a helmet will disagree with this title.  Every person that…