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Dr. Chastain and Abby invite you to join them in reviewing horse harnesses, including:

• Parts of a horse harness
• Steps in harnessing horses
• Harness horse bridles
• Harness horse team members

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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This week Dr. Chastain and Abby describe horseback riding:

• Bridles
• Hackamores
• Reins
• Bits
• Spurs
• Riding whips

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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby for this week's episode the types and uses of:

• Halters
• Lead ropes
• Saddles

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby talk about:

• Safer working with horses in stalls
• Catching horses in pastures
• Trapping horses
• Releasing horses safely
• Capture of foals and stallions

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby cover general considerations in approaching and catching horses, including:

• Head control and haltering
• Walking behind horses
• Key elements of capture
• Dangers of using food for capture 

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This week, Dr. Chastain and Abby present:

• Zoonotic diseases of horses
• How to prevent transmission of zoonotic diseases of horses

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Tack up and join Dr. Chastain and Abby to hear about etiquette and safety aspects of:

• Trail riding
• Arena riding

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In this episode, Dr. Chastain and Abby share their recommendations on:

• Proper mounting saddle horses
• Position in the saddle
• Means of control in the saddle
• Proper dismounting

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

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Dr. Chastain and Abby would like you to join them in a review of:

• Correct saddling procedures
• Non-stressful bridling

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Join Dr. Chastain and Abby this week for a discussion on how to ride horses more safely by:

• Proper rider attitude
• Riding a safer horse
• Assessing the horse's disposition
• Checking and maintaining riding tack
• Dressing appropriately

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com

Link to show notes:  BetterAnimalHandling.com