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Horse Riding and Training

Sidepass Solution

Q: I’m having trouble getting my horse to sidepass. He wants to go forward, backward, or sideways with his body…

6 years ago


Hand-Feeding Treats to Horses

Hand-feeding your horse treats will make him mouthy, disrespectful, and dangerous! This conventional rule of horsemanship has been taught for…

6 years ago

Western Lesson: Slow Your Horse Down

Is your horse a whiz at speed events, but tough to slow down when you want a calmer ride in…

6 years ago

English Lesson: Go Forward

We’ve all been there. You’re looking forward to a great riding lesson, but from the minute you mount your pony,…

6 years ago

Earn Your Spurs

Spurs can seem like a ubiquitous piece of any horseman’s gear, but they’re not always necessary—or even desirable. Certified Horsemanship…

6 years ago

Improve Your Handiwork

When it comes to horsemanship, much of the focus is on the proper use of our leg aids. But what…

6 years ago

Western Lesson: Better Barrel Turns

Barrel racing is all about seconds, and you’ll do anything to scrape off a tenth of a second here and…

6 years ago

English Lesson: A Dozen Show Jumping Dos and Don’ts

Have you dreamed of riding Pegasus as he soars through the air? Flying over jumps aboard your favorite horse gives…

6 years ago

Horse and Pony Questions: Great Groundwork

Sometimes we don't have enough time to ride our horses, but enough time to work on something from the gorund.…

6 years ago

How to Desensitize Your Horse

Horses are sensitive, but also easy to desensitize. With anything new, a horse will likely react at first. That’s his…

6 years ago