Training Tip: Help for a Horse That Drags Her Feet
Question: I have an 8-year-old Quarter Horse mare that barely moves. She is cutting bred and is very athletic, but…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Don’t Underestimate the Power of Rest
Where you rest a horse is literally where you’re telling him to be. Resting is a complete release of pressure….
Training Tip: Q&A With Clinton: Ground Tying
Question: I solved my gelding’s old habit of occasionally pulling back by using the Aussie Tie Ring, completing the Fundamentals,…
Training Tip: Time Does Matter When Training a Horse
In a perfect world, time shouldn’t matter when training a horse. However, in the real world, time does matter. I…
An Exercise to Prep Your Horse for Group Riding on the Trail
While you are training your horse to be a confident trail partner, it is best to ride him outside the…
Training Tip: Creating Draw With a Horse
Question: Heinz is an older horse, and I used to have to chase him to catch him. I’ve worked with…
Training Tip: Don’t Ruin Excellence in the Pursuit of Perfection
You have to learn how to read when a horse can’t make more improvement, meaning you’ve maxed out his ability….
Training Tip: The Importance of School ‘Em and Fool ‘Em Shows
Question: I have been working my horse Dash, an 8-year-old POA, on the Fundamentals level of the Method for a…
Training Tip: Be a Detective Around Your Horse
Being a true horseman is a lot like being a detective. You’re constantly evaluating your horse and checking him over—is…
Training Tip: Q&A With Clinton: Teaching a Foal to Lead Properly
Question: I am training my 9-month-old filly to lead. She backs up and falls over repeatedly until she won’t get…
