Don't let your training routine become repetitive and boring. Canadian horsemanship trainer and clinician Jonathan Field offers some advice on simple ways to keep training fun, fresh and productive for you and your horse. Check out the videos below...
Q: I bought a cute project horse that I hope to show someday in both English and western classes. He’s a little high-headed and my friends keep telling me to use draw reins to get his head down. They...
Q: My trainer spent many hours finding the perfect horse for me in my price range. Some of my friends said I owe her a commission, but she never mentioned one as part of the deal. What else can...
Q: I’m an experienced rider and every year I take on a project horse to fix and resell to a good home. My current project is a 12-year-old gelding that spent many years on the show circuit. Unfortunately, he’s...
Stacy Westfall is currently one of the biggest stars on the reining circuit and is highly in-demand for clinics and demos. She skyrocketed to fame when this video of her winning ride at the 2006 NRHA Futurity went viral....
Q: My gelding has a lot of energy and loves to gallop when we trail ride. If I’m galloping with a group, I feel like he won’t stop or slow down until he’s run past the front horses. I’ve...
An ill-fitting saddle can cause training and behavior problems as well as unsoundness in the horse's back. While many riders are aware of the importance of saddle fit, no scientific evaluation of western saddle fit had been published until...
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Barrel horses have earned the reputation of being a high-strung group of out-of-control animals. In reality, most are good-natured, willing to obey commands and easy to handle. However, the small percentage of barrel horses that display appalling behaviors are...
Q: I've decided to start wearing a helmet after going without for many years. Helmets are a lot different now than when I was a kid! How do I find the right helmet, and how do I know if...
