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...
From the circle-turn exercises, it is an easy transition to teach your horse the spin. At this point, your horse has learned to follow his nose,...
Can a horse seller repossess a horse if the buyer has failed to pay in full? We receive this question frequently, but the answer is more...
Once you’ve considered genetic traits of the sire, consider the traits of the dam, based on her breeding. With those two criteria you can, with a...
Now that you are moving forward, let’s go into more detail about the gaits you and your horse will ride when competing at the Basic Level....
Clinton – Downunder Horsemanship – talks candidly about his first colt starting experience, what he’s learned over the years and how he’s had to refine some...
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...
Should your stable have rules? Stable rules list the various policies and regulations governing activities on the property. In developing and posting them, stables try to...
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...