Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Can’t Reach Head for Haltering
Q: I just bought a Thoroughbred gelding that is over 16 hands. Every time I go in the stall to…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Expect Your Horse to Initially Behave Worse Outside the Arena
When you first practice trotting and especially loping your horse on a loose rein outside of the arena, expect him…
Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Reacting to Other Horses
Q: I consider my 10-year-old Quarter Horse to be bombproof, but she starts acting up when we trail ride and…
Training Tip: Horses Teach People. Then People Teach Horses
I firmly believe that horses teach people, and then people teach horses – in that exact order – meaning that…
Training Tip: Time Yourself Loping
If you want your horse to get good at loping, actually get a stopwatch and time yourself or have someone…
Training Tip: Don’t Be Quick to Ride Away
Once you’re in the saddle, spend a few minutes flexing the horse’s head from side to side. This not only…
Training Tip: You Can’t Change Who Your Horse Is
The type of horse that is best suited to a beginner is a confidence builder. These horses are generally cold-blooded,…
Training Tip: Ask Clinton: Avoiding Training
Q: I recently started working with my horse in the roundpen and have made decent progress. He gives me two…
Training Tip: Mount With Safety in Mind
When you’re ready to mount your horse for the first few times outside the arena, play it safe by flexing…
Training Tip: Weather Affects Your Horse
Weather plays a huge role in a horse’s behavior. When the weatherman says that it’s going to be a cold,…
