Treadmill exercise and your horse
Equine treadmills are increasingly found in therapy centers, research centers, and even some training facilities. Learn how the rehabilitating or conditioning horse could succeed with…
Category: Horse Training
7 tips for training your young horse
He’s bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and full of curiosity – but he needs to be trained! Here are some valuable tips to help you shape your young…
What to expect when transitioning from steel shoes to barefoot
Thinking of switching your horse to barefoot this season? Here’s what you should expect during the transition. Horse caretakers often have difficulty keeping shoes on…
How learning new disciplines can improve your riding
Trying new disciplines can greatly benefit your riding style and improve your horse’s attitude and understanding at any event. We all put our left foot…
5 steps to prepare your horse for training and competition – mentally and physically
Competition season is upon us, which means it’s time to condition your equine companion to perform at his best. Horse caretakers want results from training,…
Driving horses – an introduction
A step-by-step guide to training a driving horse. So you want to train your horse to drive! As with all disciplines, the primary goal is…
How to prepare your horse for roping
Roping is a diverse discipline that requires a great deal of training. These tips will help you introduce your horse to the sport — safely…
Building your horse’s trust
How staying present and performing a gentle acupressure session on your horse can help deepen his trust in you. If you think your horse knows…
Incorporating energy work into your horse’s training sessions
Learn how the art of equine energy exchange can enhance the development of your horse’s skills and improve his well-being. Many people look for a…
How trail walks can improve your horsemanship
Trail walks are an enjoyable way to develop your horse and test some of the skills you’ve been working on in the corral. Trail walks…
Herbs and sporting horses: what you need to know
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to equine health, but competition rules and regulations might prohibit their use in some cases. Herbs have been used for…
The benefits of riding bitless
Bits have their uses, but for many horses, they’re nothing but a nuisance. Switching to bitless can improve your horse’s performance and overall well-being. Trying…