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About me - Renee Marino

I am a third generation horsewoman living in the "Bluegrass" of central Kentucky. My earliest memories are all of horses and horsepeople. I cannot remember when I took my first ride, or on what horse, but I am sure it was initiated by my grandfather and mother.

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Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Guide to owning and buying a pony for your children: 1 of 15
Buying a pony for your child may not be as good a choice as you might think. Ponies are by nature athletic, independent and extremely smart. In twenty years of equitation instruction, I can count on one half a hand the number of truly suitable ponies that came my way. The ones that did come along were for the most part, half ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Dealing with difficult horses: Common problems and strategies: 1 of 9
This gelding won't load, my mare won't stand still for me to mount, my pony bucks. After many years of training, teaching and raising horses, I've heard these complaints and many more. Almost always I can trace the undesirable behavior in a horse to a learned reaction to certain situations. Where did the horse learn this beha... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to find someone who loves you and your pets: 22 of 87
Love me, love my dog. Love me, love my cat. Love me, love my horse...., well you get the idea. Just step one foot inside of my home and there will be no doubt in your mind just how important my animals are in my life. Pictures and awards occupy the shelves, toys, tugs and bones litter the floors. While I am perfectly willing ... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to teach your horse to side-pass: 3 of 5
Teaching your horse to side-pass can be fairly easy providing two simple cues have been well established before you begin. In order to teach lateral movements your horse should first have the ability to respond readily to direct leg and rein pressure.Sometimes referred to as "straight steering", your horse needs to be able to... More..
Pets & Animals > Horses (Other) Experiences with horse whisperers: 9 of 11
Horse whisperers, I've read the book, seen the movie even met a few. They sell alot of tapes, videos and DVDs all promising to impart to you the secret of successful stress free training. While some of the information is certainly helpful it is, in my opinion, no more than common sense, horse sense if you will. Alot of beginn... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Tricks for achieving your true horse riding potential: 5 of 6
There is no trick to achieving your true horse riding potential. There are no short cuts. Achieving your true riding potential requires time and commitment. The more you ride the better you will become. There is a reason that all forms of riding are called "disciplines". Your level of competence and ability will be a direct r... More..