training
Common Horse Training Mistakes
These four common horse training mistakes are easier to catch and correct when you’re aware of them. As a clinician,…
Teach Your Horse to Cross a Ditch
Crossing ditches is a must when you’re working around a ranch; the move can also be part of ranch riding…
Horse and Rider Fitness for Spring
Depending on the availability of indoor arenas, lights, and safe footing where you live, riding throughout the winter can be…
Target Your Horse’s Warmup
A crucial part of preparing your horse for your goals is to keep in mind that he is an athlete.…
8 Must-Know Arena Tracks
An excerpt from Arena Tracks by Christian Baier. These classical tracks are ultimately at the foundation of everything we are…
Tips to Keep Your Horse from Bucking
It’s a scene riders dread: A tense, strong horse ignores your cues, moves straight ahead then begins bucking and kicking…
Groundwork Exercises to Improve Communication
Groundwork exercises that check communication between horse and human are a crucial part of my evaluation of a new horse…
Groundwork with a Purpose
Getting to know how your horse feels by doing groundwork before a ride is a great idea. However, the groundwork…
Teaching a Horse to Respect Personal Space
There comes a time in every relationship when an honest evaluation is needed, and that includes your partnership with your…
Nail Your Showmanship Pivot
Showmanship at halter is a class that showcases the harmony between a horse and his exhibitor, and the showmanship pivot…