A dynamic, judge-pleasing spin is performed on a loose rein, with the horse’s nose tipped slightly in the direction of the turn. The horse is “hunting”...
Pawing the ground is a clear sign of impatience and frustration on the horse’s part. You’ve probably seen the horse that digs himself into a hole...
When your horse barges into you or runs over you, he normally evokes one of two reactions on your part: fear or offense. Most people respond...
A few weeks ago I was able to buy a new truck, used but new to me. No big deal, lots of folks buy new trucks...
Do you believe in intuition? Do you follow your “gut feelings?” Paying attention to your thoughts and following where they lead is something some people live...
From the circle-turn exercises, it is an easy transition to teach your horse the spin. At this point, your horse has learned to follow his nose,...
Once you’ve considered genetic traits of the sire, consider the traits of the dam, based on her breeding. With those two criteria you can, with a...
In this exercise, which corrects your horse when he drops his inside shoulder, leans in, or cuts in on a circle, you bring him to a...
Dog Lindgren – Jody and I recently received a collection of Western Horseman magazines from a couple that live east of Rapid City. The collection is...
It’s a natural instinct. When your horse gets nervous and starts “antsing” around, you try and calm him by looking down at him, petting him on...