Communication: Concepts and Applications Most equine enthusiasts have heard the phrases “black and white, no shades of grey” or “there is a full spectrum of colors in horsemanship” or some variation of these comments on the aspect of communication a...
Confidence issues can cause unrest between a horse and its owner whether it starts on the ground or or under saddle. I have a few tips that can help you (these can help with under saddle issues as well): 1. Breathe! Remember to breathe! A lot of peo...
We all want to spend time with our horses as much as possible. Sometimes however, we can't always ride. Maybe we don't have time, the horse can't be ridden, or we just want to try something new. Here are 5 ways to spend time with your horse without being...
Sarah, a very young girl who has been into horses for quite a few years now had a traumatic experience less than a year ago and said she would never ride her own horse again. Less than six months after her accidents, she not only started riding her own...
As we last discussed confidence issues can cause unrest between a horse and their owner wherever the original issue may stem from. I am hoping the last article may have given you a jump start with some ideas, possibly even helped you personally. Gro...
Hopefully the last two parts were helpful! Now I am going to give you some more tips and breakdowns for groundwork exercises you can work on with your horse. A topic previously discussed was energy, it was a major topic to keep in mind, so here is y...
Having worked with rescues and foals I don't change what I was taught by my father. I will tell you right now I have never hit any horse I worked with. But I am no pushover. I use a lunge whip, bits, and spurs but I never use them directly on the horse...
So you've decided you want to pursue training your horse to drive. There's no doubt that it is feasible to train your horse yourself, even if you eventually turn your horse over to a professional. Essential to training a horse to drive is patience and...
In the winter an all too frequent fate for the recreational horseman is a bleak time of snow and rain and ride-less days. Not everyone may have a covered arena to escape this in, but this is not a cause for despair! Below are five things you can...
Many horse owners seek training advice from Internet social boards or Forums. The most common questions are usually about how to get a horse to do something that they’re asking it to do, or how to fix a problem. While it is difficult sometimes to get...
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