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…
Category: Horse Training
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…
Clicker training solutions to common horse-handling problems
Switch up your training and teach your horse to stay cool, calm and collected with clicker training and the “do it differently” game. You need…
Joint health for performance horses
Performance horses endure stress that can affect their minds, gastrointestinal systems — and their joints. Here’s how it’s all connected, and how you can protect…
From resistance to responsiveness – teaching your horse to say “yes”
How safety, reward and joy play a role in your horse’s choices, and why catering to these basic desires can encourage her to say “yes”…
Top 10 lunging mistakes and how to avoid them
Lunging is a great way for horses to exercise and build muscle. But it’s easy to fall into bad habits. See if you’re making these…
Dust off those ground poles!
Ground poles are often underutilized but they can play a major role in turning your horse into an athlete. A little imagination combined with this…
How to develop a following seat
Most riders dream about riding in perfect balance, rhythm and harmony with their horses. Use these exercises to become mindful of your body’s movements, to…
Working with timid horses
Building trust is the key to rehabilitating timid horses. Timid horses are my favorites to work with. Once you show them you are trustworthy, they…
