Training Tip: Horse Pins His Ears When You Walk Past His Stall
A horse pins his ears and acts defensive when you walk past his stall because he is protective of his…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Keeping a Stallion Calm Around Mares
Question: I have a 14-year-old Andalusian stallion. I really need help with a behavior issue he has. How do I…
Ace Lateral Flexion With Your Horse
A horse that is soft and supple is able to perform his job well and is a pleasure to ride….
Training Tip: An Important Exercise to Prepare Your Horse for His First Ride
When it comes to getting a colt quiet and prepared to feel a rider on his back, there’s no better…
Training Tip: Handling an Aggressive Mare in a Group Ride
Question: I have a mare that tries to go after any other horse that rides near her; she even threatens…
Training Tip: Check In With Your Horse on the Trail
One of the best ways to deter a horse from bolting or doing any other dangerous behavior on the trail…
Training Tip: Training a Show Horse With the Method
Question: I’m starting a yearling Quarter Horse filly with the Method and will prepare her for competitions such as western…
Training Tip: When to Work on Collected Lead Departures With Your Horse
If you want to know how truly broke a horse is, watch him do a lead departure. Horses with no…
Transition Your Horse From a Hackamore to a Snaffle Bit
Between a horse’s 10th and 14th ride, Clinton switches him over from a hackamore to a bridle with a snaffle…
Training Tip: Handling a Reactive Horse on a Group Ride
Question: I have been working through the Fundamentals course. My horse obeys my commands when working in the roundpen and…
