Looking to get your gaited horse moving faster while maintaining smooth, controlled gaits? In this blog, we break down effective techniques for increasing your horse's speed, from engaging their hindquarters...

Teaching your horse to work a gate smoothly is an essential skill for any rider, improving control, patience, and responsiveness. By guiding your horse through proper positioning, side-passing, and backing...

Proper saddle fit is crucial for both rider and horse, ensuring comfort and performance during rides. In this blog post, we demonstrate how to fit a western saddle correctly using...

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,...

The Turn and Burn exercise is a key drill for improving your horse's spins, focusing on pivoting on the correct foot for smoother, more controlled movements. This technique helps the...

In this second day of training with Belle, we focus on refining communication and building trust through groundwork. By using soft pressure and clear signals, we guide her to move...

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...

Starting a colt doesn’t have to be a lengthy or overwhelming process. In just 30 minutes, you can lay a solid foundation by focusing on calm groundwork, clear communication, and...

Bridling a horse is a fundamental skill, but many traditional methods put riders at risk. Instead of reaching over the horse’s head, a safer approach keeps you out of harm’s...

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...

Rollbacks are an essential tool for improving control, addressing problem behaviors, and building a stronger connection with your horse. By disrupting negative patterns like bucking, rearing, or bolting, rollbacks shift...

Square Dancing is an advanced groundwork exercise that transforms your horse into a responsive and attentive partner. By guiding their movements with subtle cues, you establish control over their head,...