Photos Courtesy of Darrell Dodds The horse’s personality develops from the combination of his genetic tendencies and his life experiences, the training and handling he receives...
Any time you are getting into a different discipline, it is important to know what tack is allowed in competition. The smart rider will research ahead...
Avoiding Training Q: I recently started working with my horse in the roundpen and have made decent progress. He gives me two eyes and follows me...
There are two things to consider when faced with a horse eating grass while you’re on his back. One is when is the grazing taking place?...
Working conditions for the versatile ranch horse have changed to include the show arena, and his employer now might be a mainstream recreational rider. The versatile...
Jody and I have been back in Arizona for a couple of weeks now. We’ll be here for the winter and it’s starting out like it’s...
My guidelines below are for the type of horse I’ve found to be the most trainable and the most able to excel in any range of...
If you have spent much time in the saddle, chances are you have come across a horse that pins its ears. Whether you are riding such...
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...