Chances are, you played with magnets when you were younger. You understand how they work. With two magnets in your hand they are attracted and pull...
There is much to be learned by watching. Standing alongside an arena fence, observing riders school their mounts, often can teach one something about himself. Some...
You’ve decided to sell your horse. The potential buyer has sent a veterinarian to our farm to perform a purchase exam. As you stand beaming with...
I’ll describe this exercise, then provide trouble-shooting information (because you’ll be working to develop collection and steering). As you work on this exercise, remember to “ask”...
Les Vogt gives you some simple exercises that will improve roll backs, spins and stops. Using the Exercises for Spins. Lope a circle, again making sure...
Photos courtesy of Coco Most competitions that we participate in have practical roots. These roots are important. Within the history of every competition lie the original...
Tension accumulates in the muscles and connective tissues of the body that can negatively affect range of motion, performance, and willingness to perform in the horse....
Photos courtesy of Tammy Sronce Every December the worlds best rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, along with tens of thousands of fans, converge in Las Vegas for...
The horse world is cluttered with feeds, supplements, and remedies all promising a better, “new and improved” horse. While many such products do in fact improve...
“Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire. It is a grand passion. It...