Dale Rudin
Going Bitless
Metal and synthetic bits are long-established cornerstones of control, but they aren’t for every horse or rider. Some see bitless…
7 Steps to Better Trail Riding
American Competitive Trail Horse Ride by Bureau of Land Management Oregon and Washington via flickr/CC BY 2.0 Trail riding…
10 Tips for Trailer Training Success
Here are 10 tips about how to safely load your horse into a trailer: Be safe: Wear gloves, boots, and…
Happy Trailers
Trail riders living on expansive acreage, close to public lands, or next to accommodating neighbors are the fortunate few.…
5 Tips for Western Saddle Fit
Need help with Western saddle fit? Follow these five tips to ensure your horse's Western saddle fits perfectly. 1. Tree…
Help Your Horse Overcome Fear
Fear has safeguarded equines against predation for millennia, but it’s an unwelcome guest when you have plans in which your…
Controlling a Reining Horse’s Speed
Q: When I ask my reining horse to do large, fast circles, he takes off and I can barely slow…
The Story of Zena
One of my horses is a pretty Quarter Horse mare I met when she was 3 years old. Zena is…
Tie-Downs for High-Headed Horses
Q: I was told to use a tie-down because my horse is high-headed. Is this a commonly used training correction…
Video: Why Horses Bite
With those sharp teeth, massive jaws, and mighty muscles, we can count our lucky stars that most horses have no…