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...
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...
Saddle fit is important and affects your horse’s comfort and your safety. This month, we will cover saddling tips including safety, adjustments, fit, and position....
A couple years ago we returned from the Snaffle Bit Futurity in Reno, Nevada. In conjunction with the annual horse show there was also a...
For a lot of horsemen, winter weather means being left with no place to ride, which means a lot of us end up not working with...
If you ride reining horses or cow horses you know that rollbacks and spins are important exercises to teach. But if you are a trail...