How to Teach a Child to Groom a Horse Safely
Teach a child to groom a horse safely with the right horse, one-to-one adult supervision, safe positioning, suitable tools, and clear stop signals.
Wild Mustang Documentary Thoughts
Watched a documentary about wild mustangs last night. Made me appreciate how adaptable horses really are. Our domesticated horses have it easy comparatively. Climate controlled...
Horse Fussing With the Bit: Causes, Fit and Dental Checks
If a horse chews, gaps, head-tosses or fights the bit, check dental health, oral injury, bit and bridle fit, rider contact, saddle and training before switching equipment.
Morning Turnout Routine
Morning turnout routine takes thirty minutes now. Used to resent the time. Now it’s my favorite part of the day. Perspective shifts when you stop...
Signed Up for a Dressage Clinic
Signed up for a clinic next month. Dressage fundamentals. Never too old to go back to basics. Ego says I know this stuff already. Reality...
Common Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Common Training Mistakes and How to Avoid Them has gotten complicated with all the training philosophies flying around. Mistake #1: Inconsistent Cues and Timing The...
Positive Reinforcement Training – Clicker Training for Ho…
Positive Reinforcement Training has gotten complicated with all the training method debates flying around. What Is Clicker Training? Clicker training uses a small handheld device...
Desensitization Exercises – Building a Confident Horse
Desensitization Exercises has gotten complicated with all the confidence-building advice flying around. Understanding the Horse’s Fear Response Horses are prey animals with a highly developed...
The Foundation of Handling for Teaching a Horse to Lead
Teaching a Horse to Lead has gotten complicated with all the ground handling methods flying around. Why Leading Matters More Than You Think Leading isn’t...
Groundwork Fundamentals – Essential Exercises from the Gr…
Groundwork Fundamentals has gotten complicated with all the training approaches flying around. Why Groundwork Matters Many riders view groundwork as something you do before the...
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