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...
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...
As a young man I had a strong desire to be a cowboy. I think many young men do. In the beginning, they want to dress,...
Chances are, you played with magnets when you were younger. You understand how they work. With two magnets in your hand they are attracted and pull...
Most of us who cut don’t have to worry about staying hooked on cutting! We’re all plenty hooked on the fun, the adrenalin and our awesome...
There is an old saying that says, “You can’t teach what you don’t know.” How true this is in the horse world. You can buy a...
Do you ever feel like your horse is one step ahead of you. He starts getting pushy or anticipating moves before you ask, like he is...