Corro Stories - Tue Aug 18 2020
Ask A Vet: What Are Summer Sores & How To Heal ThemSummer sores in horses are pesky and sometimes dangerous. With changing temperatures that extend warmer months, summer sores seem to be on the rise. Here’s what you need to know about these unruly infections, how to treat and prevent them, as well as some tips and tricks that will help in your horse's recovery.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Wed Aug 12 2020
Communicating With Horses: How to Use Longe Lessons to Develop an Independent Seat for Clear CommunicationCommunication between horse and rider takes place through the aids: the seat, leg, and hand. Developing an independent seat means that the aids can be used clearly, preventing confusion. Work on the longe line is useful for developing a rider's seat because the rider can focus on their own position while the person longeing the horse is in control. USEF ‘S’ dressage judge Jennifer Roth shares her tips for using longeing as a critical tool to further developing your seat and ability to communicate with your horse with exercises you can try with your horse and are applicable for riders of all levels and disciplines.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Mon Aug 03 2020
5 Tips for Working with Young or Green HorsesYoung horse development can be one of the most rewarding and accomplishing ventures and for some riders, it is their specialty. The process of developing young and green horses can be challenging, however, as your approach will need to be flexible to meet the horse’s ever-changing physical and mental abilities. The process has its ups and downs, but just like riding these athletes, it is important to always go forward! Here are five tips to help you stay on track as you navigate the fun, rewarding, and challenging world of working with the young or green horse.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Sun Aug 02 2020
What's In Your Go-To Horse Care Products: Breaking Down Common IngredientsAs consumers, more than ever, we are becoming increasingly aware of what ingredients are in the foods we eat and the products we buy. Today, consumers have more options and more information to find both products and brands that better align with their needs, but what about the horse market? Are we, as consumers, paying as much attention to the ingredients that are in our go-to horse care products? We interviewed Nicole Papandrea, founder and CEO of Knotty Horse Products, to breakdown what ingredients are essential to quality horse care and what to look for in order to identify marketing gimmicks.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Fri Jul 24 2020
Does The Shoe Fit? 5 Tips For Choosing The Best Farrier For You & Your HorseLooking for a new farrier to support your horse and equine program? We know the importance of having a great farrier on your team, but how do you know if a farrier is great before it’s too late? We asked David Hallock CJF, AWCF—head instructor of the Michigan State University farrier school, education chairman of the American Farrier’s Association, and owner of 3R Forge and Farriery Services—to share his advice for selecting the best farrier to suit the needs of your unique program.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Sat Jul 18 2020
Corro's Guide to Equine Gastric UlcersLooking for the 411 on equine gastric ulcers? Check out our guide on what causes gastric ulcers, the symptoms, how to treat them, as well as how to prevent horses from even getting them. We want to help your horse feel their best, whether it's during work or while they're enjoying themselves in their stall or paddock!
Read MoreCorro Stories - Sat Jul 18 2020
Tips from the Top: Simple Tricks to Keep Your Horses Happy All Summer LongSummer is here, which often brings with it lots of sunshine and pleasant riding conditions. It can also bring bugs, fungus, and extreme heat. So, how do equestrians tackle these issues and keep things moving forward in a comfortable, productive way? Check out these tried and tested tips from top-level professional grooms and industry experts for keeping your horse looking and feeling their best during these sunny months. Say goodbye to dehydration and irritating skin conditions, and hello to happy, healthy horses!
Read MoreCorro Stories - Tue Jul 07 2020
9 Fly Control Strategies for Your BarnDoes it seem like flies are taking over your barn? Don’t fret…check out our fly control strategies for your barn. We will cover manure management, fly parasites, feed through products, fly traps and tapes, premise sprays, fly sprays, fly masks and sheets, fans, and housekeeping, so you can find the right strategy for your barn.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Thu Jul 02 2020
Water Training: Boyd Martin Eventing Builds Pond for Therapy and ConditioningUsing water training to help horses increase their fitness level or rehab from an injury isn't new. However, this past spring with horse sports locked down to COVID-19 and sidelined with an injury, Olympic event rider Boyd Martin decided to construct a conditioning pool on his own property to improve his horses’ fitness and training. Check out this exciting new feature (Video included!) and learn how it has helped to transform his horses, as well as ways you can use water training for therapy and conditioning.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Thu Jul 02 2020
Potential New Faces & Extra Preparation: The Impact of Postponing the 2020 Olympic GamesWhen the official announcement was made to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan, athletes from around the world had to head back to the drawing board. For some, the extra year brings the stress of aging, along with another year of strengthening, soundness management, and then intense competition after a seemingly long break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with showjumpers, eventers, and dressage riders to learn what the postponement means for them and their hopes at competing at the now 2021 Olympic Games.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Fri Jun 26 2020
Communicating With Your Horse: Riding Is a Two-Way Conversation with Anne KursinskiWelcome to the first installment of Communicating With Your Horse—a new series we’ve created to help you strengthen your connection and communication skills with your horse! Learn how American showjumper and five-time Olympian Anne Kursinski teaches riders of all levels how to develop strong communication with horses and develop a health feel.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Mon Jun 08 2020
How To Compare Fly SpraysThere are a lot of fly spray options on the market, which makes purchasing one that will actually help protect your horse no easy feat! To help you better find the right fly spray for your horse, Corro teamed up with Absorbine to take a look at what ingredients are essential to fight off those pesky flies! We’ll help decipher how to compare fly spray labels yourself.
Read MoreCorro Stories - Mon Jun 08 2020
Corro Courses: Lunging 101 Presented By The PonyAppLunging is a valuable skill for every rider’s toolbox, whether you lunge your horse for conditioning, burning off extra energy before you ride, or as a training aid. Whatever your purpose for lunging, here are a few basic principles you’ll want to keep in mind.
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