We’ve all encountered herdbound horses from time to time, and it can be a frustrating experience. As humans, we tend to take it a little personally...
In a former article, I spent some time talking about planning for your vacation with your horse and things you should think about to have a...
Over a year ago I started the arduous process of writing a book on horsemanship. It’s being published by Western Horseman and will be released next...
Do you believe in vibes between people? You’ve probably seen someone walk into a room and: • Suddenly everyone got tense. • The room lit up...
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...
This exercise calls for you to ride a pattern that will approximate the petals of a daisy. Begin at a trot on a straight line. As...
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...
For horses, life’s important milestones come quickly. Within the first two hours of a foal’s life, he should be able to stand and nurse on his...