Groundwork Exercises
Western Lesson: Introduce Your Horse to a Baby Pool
Baby pool water obstacles are common in trail classes. Plus, splashing in a baby pool is a great way to…
Seven Riding and Longing Exercises to Improve Your Skills When You’re Crunched for Time
Lack of riding time is a common complaint among adult amateur equestrians. Between professional careers, family commitments, and an often-overwhelming…
Naturally Calm: How to Work with a Nervous Horse
The round pen used to be a rider’s best friend when it came to dealing with a horse that was…
Rain Ready: Introduce Your Horse to a Rain Slicker
Will your horse allow you to pick up and swing a rain slicker? The noise and fast-moving fabric on both…
At the Water’s Edge: Teaching Your Horse How to Cross Water
Even if your horse is great at splashing through puddles around the barn and navigating arena obstacles with water, he…
Bike Basics: Introducing Your Horse to a Bicycle
Have you and your horse ever encountered a speedy mountain biker on the trail? The buzzing sound of the bike’s…
Building a Sound Future: Preview
You proudly survey your young horse as you consider sending him off for training to get started under saddle. He’s…