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Easyboot Bare Horse Boot $68 The Bare has been a huge success in 2006. Although it is a little harder to apply than the standard Easyboot Epic, the Bare provides a simple, close-fitting boot that constantly adjusts to the hoof. The boot is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. Check out the 2007 model with the lower profile comfort strap, thicker bungee and improved rivets.Rising to the challenge, the Bare was used in 2006 by two horse and rider teams to successfully complete the 400KM Shazada endurance event in Australia. In addition, it has successfully completed several 100?mile and 250?mile endurance events in extreme conditions on barefoot horses. Not only did the Bare boots stay in place, they did not rub, twist or turn. The results are even more impressive considering many of the test miles were completed in deep, boot-sucking mud and snow.The Easyboot Bare is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. And check out our new gaiters that fold down to make application easier!

English Horse Wall Hanging $14 Bring a little bit of the old west into your home with our unique collection of western design gifts and accessories.Size:  8 x 16

Horse Putty $4 Horse Putty. Assorted colors with horse inside.

Coronet Waterford Mouth Walking Horse Bit – 5 $30.6 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. A more demanding bit that works on the tongue and both jaws. This will get your horse’s attention because thinner mouth pieces on bits have traditionally been considered more severe. This bit has a very thin mouthpiece. 5 CheeksSize:  5

DaVinci Flat Standing BP Attachment – Chestnut – Horse $10 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest European leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features: Flat Standing BP AttachmentWhite StitchingSoft Supple European LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Best AffordableColor: ChestnutSize:  Horse

Horse Banner $8.95 Canvas A Horse Is A Horse Banner. 7 1/2 x 22 1/2.

DaVinci Plain Raised Reins – London/Newmatk – Horse $58 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest English leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features:Plain Raised Laced ReinsHook Stud Bit FastenerWhite StitchingSoft Supple English LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply the BestColor: London/NewmatkSize:  Horse

Horse Sponge $2.1 Adorable Horse Sponge. This is a great addition to your tack box or a cute gift for a horse loving friend!

Gift Corral Horse Chime $21.95 Horse Chime

Gift Corral Horse Toobs $11.95 Horse Toobs

Gift Corral Nightlight Horse $12.95 Nightlight Horse

Gift Corral Walk-A-Horse $6.95 Walk-A-Horse

Horse Blk Ornament $8 Horse Blk Ornament

OPEN BOX ITEM:Easyboot Bare Horse Boot – Black – Size 3 $72 The Bare has been a huge success in 2006. Although it is a little harder to apply than the standard Easyboot Epic, the Bare provides a simple, close-fitting boot that constantly adjusts to the hoof. The boot is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. Check out the 2007 model with the lower profile comfort strap, thicker bungee and improved rivets.Rising to the challenge, the Bare was used in 2006 by two horse and rider teams to successfully complete the 400KM Shazada endurance event in Australia. In addition, it has successfully completed several 100?mile and 250?mile endurance events in extreme conditions on barefoot horses. Not only did the Bare boots stay in place, they did not rub, twist or turn. The results are even more impressive considering many of the test miles were completed in deep, boot-sucking mud and snow.The Easyboot Bare is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. And check out our new gaiters that fold down to make application easier!Color: BlackSize:  Size 3

OPEN BOX ITEM:Easyboot Bare Horse Boot – Black – Size 4 $72 The Bare has been a huge success in 2006. Although it is a little harder to apply than the standard Easyboot Epic, the Bare provides a simple, close-fitting boot that constantly adjusts to the hoof. The boot is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. Check out the 2007 model with the lower profile comfort strap, thicker bungee and improved rivets.Rising to the challenge, the Bare was used in 2006 by two horse and rider teams to successfully complete the 400KM Shazada endurance event in Australia. In addition, it has successfully completed several 100?mile and 250?mile endurance events in extreme conditions on barefoot horses. Not only did the Bare boots stay in place, they did not rub, twist or turn. The results are even more impressive considering many of the test miles were completed in deep, boot-sucking mud and snow.The Easyboot Bare is designed to stretch and flex, mimicking the movements of the naturally bare hoof. And check out our new gaiters that fold down to make application easier!Color: BlackSize:  Size 4

Horse Xing Horse Caution Sign – Yellow $4.8 Horse Xing Horse Caution SignColor: Yellow

Da Vinci Raised Running Attachment – Dark Brown – Horse $20.95 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finestEngland leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features:Plain Raised Running BP AttachmentWhite StitchingSoft SuppleEngland LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply the BestColor: Dark BrownSize:  Horse

Horse Stickers $3 Horse stickers. 6 assorted sheets per card.

Himalayan Horse Scrubba Glove $2.7 Scrub Your Horse With One Side Or Massage Your Horse With The Other!

Soft Plush Horse Backpack $27 Soft Plush Horse Backpack.

Running Horse Tote $8.95 Canvas running horse tote

Gift Corral Horse Memo Pad $1.95 Horse Memo Pad

Gift Corral Horse Canister Set $28.95 Horse Canister Set

Gift Corral Horse Finger Puppets $68.95 Horse Finger Puppets

Gift Corral Plush Prancer Horse $13.95 Plush Prancer Horse

Gift Corral Plush Winnying Horse $6.95 Plush Winnying Horse

Gift Corral Welcome Sign/Horse $17.95 Welcome Sign/Horse

Gift Corral Plush Roundy Horse $20.95 Plush Roundy Horse

Gift Corral Plush Tubbie Horse $11.95 Plush Tubbie Horse

Gift Corral Horse 7 Black $5.95 Horse 7 Black

Gift Corral Horse 7 Buckskin $5.95 Horse 7 Buckskin

Gift Corral Horse 7 Pinto $5.95 Horse 7 Pinto

Gift Corral Horse Bathroom Set $22.95 Horse Bathroom Set

Gift Corral Sign Horse CroSSing $8.95 Sign Horse Crossing

Gift Corral Signs Horse 6Pk $28.95 Signs Horse 6Pk

Gift Corral Pen Holder Horse $5.95 Pen Holder Horse

Gift Corral Horse TiSSue Box $13.95 Horse Tissue Box

Gift Corral Horse Head Tote $11.95 Horse Head Tote

Gift Corral Mug Horse Stroll $5.95 Mug Horse Stroll

Gift Corral Thermometer Horse Training $11.95 Thermometer Horse Training

Gift Corral Plush Horse 10 $8.95 Plush Horse 10

Gift Corral Plush Horse 12 $10.95 Plush Horse 12

Gift Corral Plush Horse 5 $4.95 Plush Horse 5

Gift Corral Plush Horse Brownie $5.95 Plush Horse Brownie

Gift Corral Plush Horse Joey $5.95 Plush Horse Joey

Gift Corral Horse Signs 3Pk $7.95 Horse Signs 3Pk

Gift Corral Figurine Paint Horse $19.95 Figurine Paint Horse

Da Vinci Plain Raised Standing Martingale – London/Newmark – Horse $50 DaVinci ‘Quality and Workmanship Compares To Any’Superior fit, old world craftsmanship and Crafted from supple finest English leather and stainless steel hardware are the hall marks of DaVinci line bridlework and accessories. Discriminating riders appreciate the attention that distinguishes the broad range of DaVinci bridles, cavesons, reins, martingales, breastplates, girths and stirrup leathers.Features: Plain Raised Standing MartingaleWhite StitchingSoft Supple English LeatherStainless Steel Hardware13 to 14 Stitches per inch Simply The BestColor: London/NewmarkSize:  Horse

Coronet Pascal Walking Horse Bit – 5 $27.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Shanks are 7 1/2 long.Size:  5

Coronet Mini Horse High Port Show Bit $52.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. German Silver engraved overlay and conchos with copper roller and sheathed port.

Coronet Walking Horse Spurs with Offset Shank $23.2 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Stainless steel spur with rowl. Mens or Ladies.

Coronet Mini Horse Snaffle Bit – 3 1/2 $25 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate. Stainless steel mouth with a dot overlay on antique finish rings.Size:  3 1/2

Coronet Loose Cheek Walking Horse Bit – 5 $29.5 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  5

Coronet Walking Horse Spurs with Rowel – 0 $25.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  0

Coronet Fixed Cheek Walking Horse Bit – 5 $25.8 Coronet Bits, Spurs, Stirrups, Irons and Accessories are made of the finest metals and materials and are held to the highest standards of quality control. Every piece is polished and inspected before leaving the factory. Close attention is paid to detail to make sure that all items will pass the criteria for breed and disciple regulations where appropriate.Size:  5

Abetta Aluminum Horse Measure Stand – Horse $51.1 Aluminum horse measuring stand marked in metric 100-180cm and inches 39 to 71.Size:  Horse

Horse Leg Display $28.6 Front horse leg makes a great display

Debossed Horse, Leather Wallet $16.3 Man’s leather wallet, Debossed cantering horse

Fisher-Price TRIO King’s Castle $44.99 Easy-click bricks, sticks and panels make it easy to build and rebuild the King’s Castle so many ways, with double-sided snap-in picture panels that let kids choose and change their adventures and a break-away building panel for exciting battle action. Fire the cannon to defend the castle. Raise and lower the working drawbridge. 213 piece set includes 2 play figures that snap on to the bricks-and …

The canter is widely regarded as being the most difficult pace for a horse to perform correctly. Before attempting to canter it is strongly advised that one has already mastered walking and trotting, and for the slower paces a smooth control needs to be maintained.

When one learns how to canter well whilst practicing a relaxed posture in the saddle and moving in sync with the slightly rocking motion, the exercise of cantering is a comfortable one. The main challenge is for one to learn how to adjust to the fast three-time beat bounding pace where each stride is followed by a period of suspension when all four feet are in the air at once.

The following steps are a useful guide when learning to canter:

(1) It is important that your horse maintains a smooth trotting action to begin with in preparation to begin cantering; the better trotting technique maintained, the smoother the transition to cantering will be.

(2) It is also important to teach the horse being ridden to strike off on the correct leg. When riding in a straight-line either leg may lead yet when turning or circling the inside pair (both fore and hind legs) must lead in order for the horse to maintain its balance. Care must be taken depending on whether one is cantering to the left or right when determining the best leg to lead off on.

(3) When cantering, first tighten your seat muscles and hold the horse together with legs and hands. Control the horse’s direction through flexing with legs. ease your rein to provide freedom of movement.

(4) Maintain a straight, relaxed sitting posture and let your hips go with the horse’s movement to allow your seat to remain in the saddle. Ensure that one hand holds a neck-strap or pommel to maximize a safe riding technique.

(5) Continue the cantering by keeping your legs firmly in place. The horse’s balance is promoted by keeping his strides short and bouncy.

Effective cantering is best achieved when a smooth, fluid motion is mastered. Reins must never be too long otherwise control of the mount and one’s balance may be compromised.

Don’t lean too far forward or too far back and ensure that your back remains relaxed and that the seating position is comfortable.

Pace needs to be maintained; going too fast will cause the horse to gallop, too slow and a trotting action will ensue.

A good communication and attaining of the ‘entente cordiale’ between horse and rider will lead to the smoothest gait.

Happy riding!

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