Training Tip: Horses Don’t Have Hard Mouths
People often complain to me about their horse leaning against the bit and pulling on the reins. “He has…
Training Tips
Training Tip: Teach Vertical Flexion With The Hot Potato Give
The first step to teaching a horse how to collect is to teach him to give to the bit,…
Training Tip: Keep Your Horse Guessing
You always want your horse thinking, “What’s next?” If you constantly keep him guessing about what you’ll ask him…
Training Tip: Have A Speedy Horse? Test Your Control At Home
If your horse has a tendency to race ahead when you’re riding in a group, here’s a way to…
Training Tip: Be Mindful Of Yourself To Curb Anticipation In Your Horse
If you’re having trouble with your horse getting ahead of you, stop and assess the situation. Without realizing it,…
Training Tip: Horse Overreacts To Other Horses On The Trail
It’s common for horses to get excited when they see other horses on the trail. Anytime a horse starts…
Training Tip: Hold The Soft Feel Longer
Vertical flexion is something that you’ll build on with each give. First the horse has to understand that when…
Training Tip: Choose Your Horse’s First Trail Wisely
When you ride your horse outside for the first time, I’ve found that it is best if you can…
Training Tip: The Concept Lesson
When you first teach a horse something, it’s a concept lesson. In the concept lesson, your goal is to…
Training Tip: Practice Parts, Not The Whole
If you show your horse in an event with patterns, like reining or dressage, don’t practice the pattern from…
