Kim Baker, a Denver native, has loved horses from a young age. Kim has been working and training horses for over eight years. She loves to share her passion for horses and Colorado with others. Contact Kim at kimajbaker@yahoo.com.
Have you ever been on a runaway horse? It’s pretty scary, not to mention extremely dangerous. Here are some tips to help avoid the situation as well as stop your horse in case it does happen...
Having a good set of brakes on your horse is very important for safety and comfort. What if you could stop your horse with just your breath? It would be pretty amazing. Here’s how you...
The key to staying warm while riding in Colorado winters is layers. The weather in Denver can change very quickly, and with layers you’re guaranteed to be protected from whatever the elements bring.Your first layer is...
Horses are prey animals. To survive as a prey animal, the ability to feel, sense and understand intention, energy and pressure is hard wired into his system (e.g., flight or fight). Naturally, horses move into steady pressure...
When you’re riding do you find that you’re always staring at your horse’s lovely head? While your horse’s head is pretty to look at, keeping your attention focused there actually inhibits...
You might be working with your horse and suddenly he says “no way am I doing that,” perhaps you ask again and you get an even stronger “no.” Below are some reasons why your horse...
Before a trail ride or before a show, do you think about all the things that could go wrong? You’re not alone. What if we turned those negative thoughts into positive ones? Would it make...
In light of today’s current equine herpesvirus (EHV) myeloencephalopathy outbreak with 9 confirmed cases (EHV-1) here in Colorado, many horse owners are wondering what they can do protect their horses. As with any disease a strong immune...
The old saying goes, “there is a difference between exercising and training a horse.” Whether you realize it or not, according to another old saying, “every time you interact with a horse you are training him...
When out on the trails here in Denver area there are many things you can bring with you to stay safe and have an enjoyable ride. Whether you ride with large groups or on your own, here is a...