Table of contents for Practical Horseman Extra Volume 37 in Practical Horseman

Practical Horseman|Practical Horseman Extra Volume 37

SHOW-RING

Let’s face it: Things don’t always go to plan in the show ring. No matter how hard you practice at home, nothing replicates that environment when it’s just you and your horse in the ring and all eyes are on you. There’s no sure way of predicting how he’ll react to the jumps, how the lines will ride or what minor mistakes might snowball into bigger problems. Many classes aren’t won or lost with the first mistake but rather with the second or third. How you react can often save you a place in the ribbons. At the very least, it will turn a potential disaster into a learning experience. In this article, I’ll explain how to develop essential skills for addressing mistakes quickly and effectively. 1. Fortify Your Flatwork…

14 min

Practical Horseman|Practical Horseman Extra Volume 37

ABOUT KERI KAMPSEN

Originally from Tampa, Florida, Keri Kampsen rode with Christina Schlusemeyer and Bob Braswell at Quiet Hill Farm as a Junior. She won multiple ribbons in the major equitation finals, including a first in the 1997 ASPCA Maclay Final, second in the 1998 North American Equitation Championships, fourth in the 1998 AHSA Medal Final and sixth in the WIHS Equitation Classic. She also rode Monticello to the 1996 Large Junior Hunter and Overall Junior Hunter Horse of the Year titles. Since then, she has won multiple championships and horse of the year titles in the hunter divisions as well as ribbons in the grand prix ring. After graduating from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in economics, Keri took a private training job working for a family in California before…

1 min

Practical Horseman|Practical Horseman Extra Volume 37

How to Help the MEDICINE GODOWN

Even the healthiest horse needs oral medication from time to time to treat a minor infection or illness. Getting bitter pills, powder or paste into the belly of a resistant 1,000-pound animal can be tricky, but it’s important that your horse consume the full amount of each dose to ensure that the medication works properly. Here are some tips to help make that happen. Three Methods to Consider 1. Feed by hand—If your horse is medicated daily with small pills, I recommend hand-feeding them in a palmful of grain or with a suitable treat (you’ll find advice on what to choose below). Some tablets are the size of Tic Tacs and dissolve easily. They could quickly be lost if thrown in a feed tub. 2. Mix with feed—If the medication…

3 min