Do you believe in vibes between people? You’ve probably seen someone walk into a room and: • Suddenly everyone got tense. • The room lit up...
As horse owners are anxiously awaiting the warmer spring weather to get back outside on their horses, it gets harder and harder to sit inside during...
In previous articles, we talked about the first few rides on our colt. We went over the basics of softening our colt in the mouth and...
Lateral Flexion Begin riding your horse with a simple task in mind. Riding a small circle is a good place to start. If you’ve done your...
Remember: The severity of a correction must be in proportion to the severity of the offense. You must learn to read a wrong response accurately to...
This exercise calls for you to ride a pattern that will approximate the petals of a daisy. Begin at a trot on a straight line. As...
Alfalfa can be an excellent addition to most horses’ diets, even for those who are insulin resistant (IR). I often recommend feeding it because it boosts...
A good warm up routine is valuable, whether you are about to school your horse for your latest test in Western Dressage, or are just heading...
Photos courtesy of Darrell Dodds A good stop is important for your safety and overall control. Using the Stop on Whoa exercise, you can teach your...
Exercises to move and take control of your horse’s different body zones. In the next few issues, Les Vogt will take you through exercises of his...