Have you ever been on a trail ride with friends who brought along a riding instructor that thought he knew everything about horses?

Several years ago I was on a trail ride with friends in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park which led on to the beach. It was really great. I was riding my horse, “Lightening”, who had iron sides so I always had to wear spurs on him. As we were riding along that instructor rode up to me and struck up a conversation. He told me that a REAL HORSE WOMAN doesn’t wear spurs on her horse if she knows what she is doing. I said “Really?” I then went on to tell him that my horse does not respond without the spurs. As long as I put the spurs on in front of him he behaves very well and does everything I ask of him.

He went on and on about that until I asked him if he would like to show me how to handle my horse without them. He agreed to ride my horse. After about half an hour, the instructor rode up to me, gave my horse back to me, and apologized profusely. He said in all his years of training horses he has never come across a horse that “dead sided”. So you see, my point is that every horse, like people, is different.

Have you ever had an experience like that? If so, please tell me about it.

Another book called “How to Raise Horses” gives you a wealth of information on what to feed your horse, how and where to house your horse, how to train your horse for whatever dicipline you intend to use your horse.  Several photos in the book are also enclosed for your information.  Owning a horse is a big responsibility.  The more informed you are, the better off you and your horse will be for the future.

Another item you might be interested in is the “VSI Foal Kit” which is on our website also under veterinary supplies. This kit contains necessary items you will need while preparing for your mare to foal.  The kit includes a bag  in which to put the placenta (afterbirth) so the vet can check it out to make sure everything is there and nothing is left in the birth canal which can cause infection.  Also included are latex gloves, iodine, a dip cup, an enema and a scapel to cut the umbilical cord.  Also make sure you have several clean towels to dry off the foal which allows you to touch the foal all over which is part of the imprinting process.

When we took our horses on a camping trip, we used to to worry about them becoming entangled in ropes, not anymore.  Wow, what a way to travel with our beloved friends. Look for them under saddle accessories.

Our students have placed highly at the shows they have attended in all disciplines.

We are located at The Triple ‘J’ Ranch in Oakley, CA.

We also provide “Hunter-Jumper” classes.

Does your horse chew wood?

Is your horse aggressive toward humans, horses and other animals?

Do you have an unruly stallion?

Is your horse kicking his stall and or kicking in the horse trailer?

Is he a weaver or pacing at the fence or in his stall?

Is he pawing?

Does he bang on or kick the stall door?

The Vice Breaker H2 is your answer.  It is a remote controlled electronic collar which which stimulates your horse to a varying degree which you control.  This device can be found in Horse Training Accessories. Your horse will not associate the stimulation with you.  It will eventually break him of his bad vices.  You will find this item to be a good solution for your problems.

Do you have a cribber? There is a great new device available to horse owners called “The Vice Breaker”. It is a fantastic device which can give a small bit of a shock to your horse or a bit more. It’s controlled electronically so you set the intensity. It will help not only cribbing but wood chewing, stall kicking, weaving, pacing, chewing leg bandages, and a number of other annoying habits. It is a really remarkable device.

Alivia and Honey at Yarra Yarra riding 1st Level T1

Alivia, Teddy and Jossi

Logan International Riding School is located at the Triple J Ranch, a horse boarding facility in Oakley, California. Adella Logan is the owner of the School and also manages the boarding facility. The Ranch has show facilities for lease. Vacation care for horses is also available, as are medications, graining, turn out, blanketing services, and more.