Clicker training for the food-distracted horse
Turn your horse’s obsession with spring grass into a reinforcement opportunity by using clicker training and focusing on what you want from him. It’s spring,…
Category: Horse Training
3 tips to stop begging
Is your dog’s begging driving you crazy? Follow these tips to curb this annoying behavior. One of the biggest training-related complaints I hear is about…
Clicker training for hoof handling
If your horse needs help with hoof handling manners, clicker training can create positive associations and responses in a safe and calm manner. It’s been almost…
Tips for handling a rearing horse
Rearing is a very dangerous unwanted behavior in horses. Let’s take a look at why your horse might display this behavior, and how you can safely…
Centered Riding basics
Reconnect and build trust with Centered Riding basics. Sally Swift, the founder of Centered Riding, would often remind her students that the basics of Centered…
How to develop good hands
Good hands are the hallmark of a great rider. Take a look at how you can build this trait. Having “good hands” is a sign…
A balanced performance horse
Is your performance horse lacking in the show ring, or in his training? Here are the top three reasons your well- bred and well-trained horse…
Developing your leadership style
Understanding how horses interact with one another, and how you interact with them, can help you determine and develop your leadership style in the workplace.…
Holistic Veterinary Q&A
Talking with holistic veterinarian Dr. Hannah Mueller. Dr. Hannah Mueller is a 2004 graduate of Oregon State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. She strives to provide…
Kids and horses – naturally
Have you ever noticed how horses tend to adore children, and seem to get along with them so well? Here’s why, along with some fun…
Pilates for riders
Feeling stiff, weak or limited in your riding? Your fitness is just as important as your horse’s! Pilates, is a total body approach to movement, that…
How’s your riding progress?
Are you feeling stuck? Here are some tips to help you become a better student, and move forward with your riding. Why do some riding…
