Training Tip: Horse is Afraid of Clippers Near His Ears
Question: My horse Winchester, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse, is afraid of the clippers by his ears. How do I teach…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Hands That Release Quickly Make a Soft Horse
When it comes to horsemanship, you’ve probably heard the saying, “Light hands, light mouth.” The person sharing the adage is…
Training Tip: Horse Rocks the Trailer While Going Down the Road
Question: I have a 5-year-old ex-racehorse that I have been retraining since he was 3. He has been hauled thousands…
Training Tip: Safely Feeding a Group of Horses
Walking into a herd of horses with a bucket of grain at feeding time can be dangerous. The horses are…
Training Tip: Horse Reacts When Approached Quickly
Question: How do I get my horse to stop backing up if I move up to him too fast? I’ve…
Training Tip: How to Introduce Hobbles to Your Horse
When you break it down, hobbling is nothing more than teaching a horse to stand in place with his front…
Training Tip: Horse Won’t Relax While Doing the Cloverleaf Exercise
Question: Firewater did really well through the Fundamentals, so I started him on the Intermediate Series and got up to…
Training Tip: Tie Your Horse Up Safely
When tying your horse up, safety should be your biggest concern. A horse that is tied incorrectly can get loose,…
Training Tip: Head Carriage on a Loose Rein
Question: My horse, a 4-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter, gives quite well when asked for vertical flexion at the standstill, walk…
Training Tip: How Well Do Your Horse’s Brakes Work on the Trail?
Your horse may stop as soon as you lower your weight in the saddle and take your legs off him…
