When we are training performance horses, we are asking a lot out of them, and pushing them to get performance. We must spend a great deal...
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...
So how do we create this rewarding connection with the horse? Through true horsemanship which is the cultivated relationship between horse and man. Much of this...
A respectful horse is a willing horse. When you ask him to move, he does so instantly. When you lead him, he walks next to...
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...
Does your horse refuse to stand for the farrier? Do you struggle to pick up and clean his feet? This month, we will cover some exercises...
There’s not one cutter reading this who hasn’t heard the word, “Wait!” Much of the time, the feeling behind the instruction is, “By gosh, I said...
Dena Kirkpatrick is a professional horse trainer, world-renowned clinician, and wife to calf-roping horse trainer, Cliff Kirkpatrick. She is the mother of 2 girls, Sarah &...
Golden Rules #3: Do Not Pull One of the best ways to avoid getting into a pulling competition with a horse, a competition you will...
No matter what your horse’s age, ground training will make him a more responsive, obedient partner. Ground training is a must for young horses; and with...