One of the best things about dressage is that it builds upon itself and every step is based upon a training pyramid. When you understand all...
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...
So you want to get involved in Western Dressage, but aren’t sure if you have the proper tack and attire. Not to worry! You’ll be glad...
This article will cover ponying at the trot. Be sure you can successfully pony at the WALK first. All the preparations for ponying that were discussed...
Bathing is a basic grooming procedure that a horse needs to learn. Introduce this lesson only when a horse accepts basic training commands. A...
“Good manners matter!” Your mother may have told you this countless times and guess what”¦she was right. The fact is manners are also important...
Ground driving is important because it teaches the horse to give to rein pressure while changing gaits at the walk, trot, canter, and through stopping and...
Ground driving is an “in-hand” technique where the horse is equipped with a saddle or surcingle, bridle, and a pair of long “reins” which are held...
A horse that does not stand still for mounting can be a safety problem! If he jigs around when you want to mount, he may be...
In this article, we will discuss bending and turning aids. The goal for both the bending and turning aids is to control the horse’s body position...