Trick training for your horse
Here’s how to use tricks to develop a positive relationship with your horse. Teaching your horse some simple tricks can bring many benefits to both…
Category: Horse Training
How riding surfaces impact the hoof
Your horse’s hooves are resilient and adaptable, and can handle varied riding surfaces – as long as you pay proper attention to basic hoof care,…
Improving feel and connection with Centered Riding Basics
“Your arms and hands, from the shoulder joints to the tips of the fingers and through the reins, belong to the horse.” Sally Swift As…
Liberty horse training
Liberty horse training techniques can help you build confidence and a strong partnership with your horse. You’re riding a trail when a bird jumps up…
Teaching your horse to tie
Being tied doesn’t come naturally to horses, but it’s an essential skill for them to learn. There are many situations in which it’s important for…
Make the most of your lunging sessions
Lunging doesn’t have to be boring for you or your horse. Here are some fun ways to switch up your lunging routine! You might love…
The barefoot performance horse
The journey to becoming a barefoot performance horse needs to focus on more than just your horse’s feet. Here’s how a whole horse approach helped…
The whole-horse perspective in competition training
Working towards a goal in competition requires focus, but for your horse’s well-being, it’s important to also maintain balance in his life. When it comes…
Anatomy in motion – how horses jump
Understanding the five phases of a horse’s jump, and what happens during each, can help improve your riding and training. Jumping is one of the…
Training your horse – how curiosity plays a part
An attitude of curiosity is of vital importance to your horse’s trainability and willingness to learn. Let’s take a look at how you can nurture…
Teaching your horse to handle a rope
Getting your horse used to having a rope thrown around is a helpful trust-building tool that helps teach your horse not to panic in certain…
Retraining the trailer-trashing horse
Does your horse paw, kick, or thrash around while he’s in the trailer? This destructive behavior, also known as trailer-trashing, can be can be reshaped…
