Training Tip: Why are Rollbacks Included in Fundamentals Clinics?
Question: I attended a Fundamentals Clinic in Northern California. The last day of the clinic ended with rollbacks in a…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Why You Need Your Horses’ Respect When Feeding in a Group
Herd dynamics rule your horses’ world, which makes walking into a herd of horses with feed dangerous. While some horses…
Training Tip: Building a Mini Horse’s Trust
Question: I acquired a mini paint with another horse I purchased; she basically just came with the horse as a…
Training Tip: Successfully Introduce an Obstacle to Your Horse
When you introduce your horse to an obstacle—a log on the ground, a puddle of water, a gulley, the trailer,…
Training Tip: Training a Paso Fino Horse
Question: What recommendation can you give me to work with a Paso Fino horse? Answer: When we take horses in…
Training Tip: Get Out of the Concept Stage of Training With Your Horse
Once your horse understands what you’re asking of him, enter the “do it now” stage of training. When you first…
Training Tip: Don’t Hang Out in a Shade of Gray With Your Horse
Be black or white with your horse. He’s either responding correctly or he’s not. Don’t be wishy-washy with him or…
Training Tip: Get Quick About Reading What Your Horse Needs in the Moment
Good horsemen are always reading their horses and making adjustments according to what the horse needs to succeed in any…
Step-By-Step Directions to a Safe First Saddling
When it comes to ensuring a good start for a horse that sets the foundation for a successful career, how…
Training Tip: Build Your Horse’s Foundation at Home
When you change environments with your horse, meaning you take him to a new arena, haul him to a horse…
