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.
If you own a stallion or have ever been around one, you probably understand the importance of good manners. A badly mannered stallion can be very dangerous to the people and horses around him. This month, we will discuss some simple exercises for establishing respect and...
Over the past two month’s articles, you have learned how to teach your horse to soften his face and stop and back up on one rein while staying soft in the bridle. Your horse should be doing these exercises well before you move on to the foundation for collection.
Whether you are starting your horse under saddle for the first time, or re-training an older horse with bad habits, teaching your horse to soften to the bit is a foundation exercise that you will use to build up to all other aspects of your training. You may hear softening...
When you are looking at young prospects for your next horse, it’s important that you start with some key things. If you get the right characteristics and the right personality from the start, then you can save yourself lots of wasted training and time on a horse that’s...
Whether you compete in trail classes or not, trail obstacle courses are a great way to get your horse used to a lot of things and have fun. In this month’s article, we’re going to review nine common trail obstacles and how I like to see them approached when I am judging a...
This month we’ll talk about how to fix problems that we as riders create by bad habits that have developed in our riding and training. Truly good horsemanship means being a rider who is willing to change and improve no matter how long you have been riding, and being open...
It is very important to choose the right horse for your kids. Not only do you need to choose a mount that will keep them safe, you need to choose something that matches their personality and riding and training level so they will enjoy the time they spend in the saddle....
Your horse will be afraid of many things in his life, and that is natural. It’s how he survives in the wild. But, a horse that is out of control when he is afraid is dangerous to you and those around you, whether you are on the ground or under saddle. This month, we’ll...
Whether you are buying your first horse, looking for a mount for your child, or want a horse to take you to the next level of competition, there are some things you should consider when looking at a horse to purchase.
