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...
by Dr. Joy Campbell Most of us are familiar with the risks of stress and injury a performance horse faces simply by doing its job....
Photos courtesy of Ross Hecox How well the horse progresses in his training by getting better at reading the rider’s cues and learning responses that gain...
You’ve decided to sell your horse. The potential buyer has sent a veterinarian to our farm to perform a purchase exam. As you stand beaming with...
I’ll describe this exercise, then provide trouble-shooting information (because you’ll be working to develop collection and steering). As you work on this exercise, remember to “ask”...
There are so many training “methods” out there today, it sure can confuse most riders. My advice to you is to “put your common sense cap...
Photos courtesy of Darrell Dodds A horse that’s anticipating the run ahead is using the reactive side of his brain, which means he has an excess...
Les Vogt gives you some simple exercises that will improve roll backs, spins and stops. Using the Exercises for Spins. Lope a circle, again making sure...
Photos courtesy of Coco Most competitions that we participate in have practical roots. These roots are important. Within the history of every competition lie the original...
Tension accumulates in the muscles and connective tissues of the body that can negatively affect range of motion, performance, and willingness to perform in the horse....