Comments on: Good Hand Habits

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 09:28:33 +0000

Loved this article adn it was so easy to understand. One thing I’d add to it, a few moments of rest after the horse performed the manuver well is also a great reward.

By: Bri

Bri — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:48:35 +0000

Iv’e always been tuaght “Quiet hands make quiet horses”. To many people now days are very rough with thier hands when they don’t need to be. Yes it is neccessary to discipline horses, but at certain times and certain methods is this done….jerking the horse in the face solves nothing and eventually results in a horse dumping it’s iggnorant rider. GREAT artical!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:27:51 +0000

Really well explained! It makes it easier when its written out in steps: “ask, show, and tell”. I think more riders need to read and follow this. You see to many equestrians these days skipping the ask and show steps and going straight to the tell step. Really good article!

By: Buffy

Buffy — Sun, 16 May 2010 06:11:27 +0000

An article worth re-reading.

By: Rachel Barraco

Rachel Barraco — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:34:24 +0000

common sense, clear, smart, and knowlegable advice! I like this guy. Taking the time your horse needs in the beginning is so important and i think he stressed that. great site. Thank you

By: Tara

Tara — Wed, 23 May 2007 21:38:23 +0000

Thanks Ill try this i just got a new horse