Training Tips

Question: I was given a 24-year-old Paint mare that has “been there and done that.” I had my vet check…

We routinely ride all our horses away from home. Oftentimes, during the first few training sessions in new environments, young,…

Question: I recently bought an 8-year-old Fjord that was supposedly a well-trained trail horse. I’ve found out that isn’t the…

If you’re starting a colt, you’ll want to have a hackamore in your tack room. I prefer to start colts…

Question: When I finish a trail ride and get off my horse, while I’m loosening the girth, he’ll drop his…

Question: I’m getting ready to move my colt from a hackamore to a bridle with a smooth snaffle bit. Can…

Question: I have a Paint mare that is about 7 years old. She’s a little bit slower than our Rocky…

Question: When you’re teaching a dull or lazier type of horse to move away from pressure on the ground, do…

If you want your horse to be tuned in to you and be responsive to your cues, get in the…

Question: My 4-year-old gelding is just starting to learn Bending at the Walk. He knows all the Fundamentals groundwork and…