Who would win in a race between a Mini Horse, a black Lab, and a pack of Dachshunds? Everyone. Check out this intense playtime on the farm as these friends challenge each other to a race along the fenceline....
At first glance the saddle of cowboys doesn’t appear to be a precision instrument. But despite its rustic appearance there is intrinsic refinement behind its functionality. Even slight flaws in fit can impact the comfort and effectiveness of a...
With this exercise, you will teach the horse to walk forward and bend his whole body around you in a small circle and to yield his hindquarters. The more you can get the horse to soften to the bridle...
When you hear the word "supple” in relation to a western horse, you likely picture an athletic horse that moves gracefully and in balance, willingly responding to the rider’s nearly imperceptible cues. But how do you recreate that image?
Suppleness...
Note: This is day 28 of my 30-day blogging challenge. What the heck is a 30-day blogging challenge? Read about it here.I have a theory about getting older in the world of riding lesson stables, and I’m wondering if...
Note: This is day 26 of my 30-day blogging challenge. What the heck is a 30-day blogging challenge? Read about it here.I rode saddle seat for most of my teenage years and my twenties. I've alluded to this on...
Q: I’m having trouble teaching my horse to sidestep. He starts turning instead of walking sideways. How can I correct this?A: This is a great question, and a training situation that comes up fairly often. Under saddle, lateral...
Q: My horse’s trot is irregular and feels uncollected. How can I make it smoother and more collected?
A: The training scale is an easy place to start and will give you a path to follow in developing your...
The horse is a predator evasion machine. He’s equipped with powerful muscles, long limbs, and a flexible frame. This unrivaled athleticism does not make a horse invincible to the aches, pains, and strains of daily life, especially in his...
