In the previous issue of Performance Horse Digest, I had explained the benefits and exercises used to perform athletic circles. When your horse can perform...
Photos Courtesy of Ross Hecox In selecting a prospect, we take into consideration both a horse’s physical and mental conformation. To be an athlete, he must...
This month we will talk about advancing our horse on the cow work. In last months issue we talked about starting our horse or colt...
Athletic Circles – By now, you have introduced your horse to the hackamore, and he’s learned about both lateral and vertical flexion, as well...
As people begin and continue with their riding programs, a few things usually surface that have some bearing on success. Among them: consistent riding and personality...
Richard Winters – Many years ago I lived right across the street from the national reined cow horse Hall of Fame member Tommy Sondgroff. I was...
Al Dunning – To teach your horse to move off a neck-rein while keeping proper form is a mindful process. It requires that you, as the...
Photos Courtesy of Ross Hecox Dick Pieper I’m going to be able to establish this attitude of willingness and cooperation in almost every horse to a...
Monty Bruce – I get asked the question often: What size of arena do you prefer to train in? My answer: The bigger the better. In...
Get That Hip Over with Richard Winters No, I’m not talking about your hips. We’ll leave that to the equitation experts and another article. I want...