Making mistakes has become my priority! I have been practicing now for a few years and just about have it down to a science. However,...
What is the safest way to tie your horse? By Mary Hamilton Tying your horse is something you do on a daily basis. How much...
Reining is an addictive sport. I came to it late, having started my riding career in English disciplines (hunter/jumpers and eventing as a youth), and...
“A Better Way Than New Year’s Resolutions?” It all sounds like a good idea … to make resolutions for 2014. But for me, the word “resolution”...
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...
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...