Richard Winters Articles and Videos

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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
Horses were created to walk, trot, lope, gallop, stop, turn, and then go some more!
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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
In January of 2012 I was able to check something off my “bucket list” - I rode in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California!
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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
With regard to the use of spurs, there remains confusion and sometimes intimidation in some riders’ minds.

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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
Taking lessons, having a horsemanship mentor or participating in a clinic are all great ways to advance.
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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
Putting on a set of hobbles often quiets everything down and defuses a situation.
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Richard Winters
Any time we work with our horse, it’s important to have an objective and be able to clearly communicate our ideas in a way that our horses can understand.
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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
Knowing what to look for in a pre-flight checklist can go a long way in keeping you and your horse out of trouble and ready to fly. (I mean ride!)

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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
understanding how to handle our reins effectively will better equip us to cue our horse in a positive manner
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Richard Winters
Richard Winters
Richard Winters gives us exercises to create a more balanced horse.
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Desensitizing on the ground
Richard Winters
Richard Winters shows how he prepares his horse for a patriotic moment.
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Backing in an inward arcing circle to the left
Richard Winters
It's really important to get a horse broke "through the body."
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Side-Pass to the Right
Richard Winters
Taking shortcuts with horse training does not deliver desired results. This month, Richard Winters explains why that is.
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Analyzing The Sliding Stop
Richard Winters
This month Richard Winters explains the importance of feel, timing and balance in riding.
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Richard Winters
Generally speaking a snaffle bit has a broken mouth piece connected to rings on either side. There are different mouth pieces such as plain smooth, extra thick, extra thin, twisted wire, etc
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Richard Winters and assistant
Richard Winters
Last month we discussed how to prepare and desensitize your horse to a lariat rope. With that preparation in place it is now possible to use these skills to perform practical tasks.
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