Horse Training
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Turning Your Horse Outside For The First Time
Turning your horse outside for the first time can be a natural and beneficial experience, but it’s important to understand the dynamics at play. Horses will establish a pecking order,...
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Do's And Don't of 5th Grade - Flexing
Flexing in motion is a crucial skill for developing softness, responsiveness, and control in your horse. Instead of attempting to flex both sides at once, it's best to start by...
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Negative Horse Interaction On The Trail
Negative horse behaviors on the trail, such as biting, kicking, or being buddy sour, are not the real problem—they're symptoms of a deeper issue: lack of respect and attention. Instead...
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Getting A Horse To Drop Its Head By Using Your Legs
Training a horse to stop confidently is essential for both safety and control. By using consistent cues, proper body positioning, and rewarding the right response, you can teach your horse...
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Riding in a Group: How to Prepare Your Horse for the Trail
Riding in a group can be an exciting experience, but it requires preparation to keep both you and your horse safe. The key is maintaining your horse’s undivided attention, ensuring...
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Getting Better Control Of Your Horse's Shoulders
Mastering control of your horse's shoulders is key to improving balance, steering, and overall performance. This guide covers essential groundwork techniques and under-saddle exercises to help your horse respond to...
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How Young Is Too Young to Start Training Your Horse?
Starting your horse's training early can set the stage for a lifetime of trust and cooperation. By gently handling and desensitizing foals from their first days, you help them become...
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Tie Time Benefits: Build a Patient Horse
Teaching your horse patience is a game-changer, and tie time is one of the simplest ways to make it happen. By tying your horse regularly, you can help them...
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Overcoming Shutdown
Dealing with a horse that "mules up" and shuts down can be one of the toughest challenges for trainers. In this blog, we explore Slinky's journey—a Grand Prix-level warmblood...
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How to Handle a Resistant Horse: Flexing in Motion
Struggling with a resistant horse? Teaching "flexing in motion" is the key to gaining control and improving softness, even with the most challenging mounts. This blog breaks down step-by-step...
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Mastering Horsemanship: A Journey of Learning and Sensitivity
Horsemanship is an art that requires understanding and adapting to each horse's unique temperament. Working with sensitive horses can be challenging, but by embracing their natural sensitivity, handlers can achieve...
