Training Tip: Three Ways to Improve the Horse Owner and Farrier Relationship
A skilled farrier is worth his weight in gold, but in a lot of cases, farriers are some of the…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Hard-to-Halter Yearling
Question: I purchased a yearling a week ago. Every time I go to halter her, she turns her butt towards…
Training Tip: Seek Outside Feedback
A few years ago, when I was preparing my cow horse Austin for the Snaffle Bit Futurity, I didn’t like…
Training Tip: Horse is a Basket Case Around Other Horses
Question: My horse rides great on the trail when it’s just me and him, but when I try to ride…
Training Tip: Teach Your Horse to Be Confident About Having His Feet Handled
It’s not your farrier’s responsibility to train your horse to stand quietly while his feet are worked on. Long before…
Training Tip: An Important Lesson All Horse Trainers Should Experience
Your farrier is vital to your horse’s overall health and wellbeing and plays a key role in your horse’s ability…
Training Tip: Horse Bolts Out of the Trailer
Question: I have a gelding who will load onto the trailer—not confidently but he will go in. When it’s time…
Training Tip: Teach Your Horse to Lower His Head for Bridling
Anytime I’m haltering or bridling a horse, I want him to lower his head and slightly look in at me….
Training Tip: Horse Only Backs Short Distances
Question: I’ve taught my horse all of the Fundamentals backing up exercises and she does them pretty well for five…
Training Tip: Feeding a Horse Before a Training Session
If your mother was anything like mine, you probably heard, “Don’t eat an hour before you swim or you’ll sink…
