Standing Still
Never neglect to perfect the art of standing still. It is vitally important that your horse can shut down and stand in one spot without any random or self-imposed movement. The
Horse Behavior
When your horse's behavior seems uncooperative, is he feeling angry, being stubborn, or is he simply just confused? No matter what the cause, the solution doesn’t change. This article will provide
Horse Stall Or Pasture
It’s the age old question: Is my horse better off in a stall or in the pasture? To begin, I am well aware that some horse owners don’t have the luxury
Lead Changes, Flexion, and Lateral Movements
There is no secret mystery to executing flying lead changes and other more advanced maneuvers. It’s the same as anything else you do with your horse. Get the fundamental pieces
Slowing Down And Stopping Your Horse
How you approach slowing down and stopping depends on your horse. On a colt, or a horse that is not always wanting to go faster than you are asking, tipping
Head Tossing
The process to fix head tossing is to first discover why the horse feels the need to toss his head. Start by ruling out any physical causes with a vet and
Abused Horse With A Troubled Past
What about a horse that has a history of abuse and a troubled past. Should you treat them any differently? Are there special things you do with a horse like
Backing Your Horse
Backing your horse is one of the best exercises there is for building strength and balance. The main thing to remember when teaching this is that you are not pulling
Is Your Horse Straight?
The perfect place for your horse to be is straight in between your legs and reins. This place is called being ‘neutral’ or ‘straight’. And this is the place where