Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Horse Doesn’t Trailer Well
Q: I have a 5-year-old ex-racehorse that I have been retraining since he was 3. He has been hauled thousands…
Training Tips
Be a Detective: Is There a Crack in Your Horse’s Foundation?
Every time you work with your horse, you should act like a detective, trying to figure out where your horse…
Training Tip: Desensitize Your Colt to the Bit
Before putting a bit in a colt’s mouth for the first time, desensitize him to it to take away any…
Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Horse is Afraid of Clippers
Q: My 6-year-old Quarter Horse is afraid of the clippers by his ears. How do I teach him to accept…
Training Tip: Don’t Overextend Your Horse
When you’re working with a horse that is brimming with natural ability you have to constantly remind yourself not to…
Training Tip: Be a Detective: How are Your Horse’s Mental and Physical Health?
Every time you work with your horse, you should act like a detective, trying to figure out where your horse…
Training Tip: Don’t Bore Your Horse To Death
Once your horse understands an exercise, it’s important to move on. There’s nothing horses hate more than being forced to…
Ask Clinton: Kicking Out at Other Horses
Q: I have just started fox hunting on my green mare, and when another horse and rider come up beside…
Ask Clinton: Building Trust With a Horse After a Riding Accident
Q: Since I fell off him, my horse and I have been having trust issues. He has become really spooky….
Training Tip: Routinely Introduce Spooky Objects to Your Horse
One of the best things you can do to build your horse’s confidence on the trail is to introduce him…
