Training Tip: Tack Your Horse Up Without Moving Your Feet Challenge
Whoever moves first loses. That’s the number-one rule in horsemanship. Whichever horse in a herd can make all the other…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Advice for Dealing With a Runaway Horse
Question: My horse bolts. Anything could set him off. A bird flew out of the tree, the neighbor’s donkeys ran…
Training Tip: Why You Should Practice the Cowboy Curtain Obstacle With Your Horse
When thinking of obstacles to introduce to your horse so that he’s prepared to negotiate them when you’re on the…
Help for Cinchy and Cold-Backed Horses
A “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly…
Training Tip: The Reason Behind Laying Horses Down
Question: How important is laying down a horse? I know a lot of trainers do it and I was wondering…
Training Tip: A Good Foundation is Everything
You often don’t appreciate a good foundation until you don’t have it. Think about it. If you’ve got a well-built…
Training Tip: Fixing a Horseback Riding Issue Without Mecate Reins
Question: Frosty is a 9-year-old sensitive Quarter Horse that I have begun with the Fundamentals and ride English. What do…
Tips for Safely Weaning Foals
While weaning can be stressful for young horses and their dams, if you take time to prepare the foal and…
Training Tip: Practice Hauling Your Horse Away From Home
When you start hauling your horse away from home, you’ll likely notice that he’s more reactive and doesn’t ride as…
Training Tip: Addressing Dominant Herd Behavior in Horses
Question: We are slowly introducing a 4-month-old weanling into a herd of 13. We have a dominant 19-month-old gelding that…
