Centered Jumping
How to apply Centered Riding techniques in jumping. For some riders, jumping can be a thrill, a challenge, a sport or competition, or simply fun.…
Category: Horse Training
Extreme Mustang Makeover
Showcasing the versatility and trainability of America’s wild horses through competitive Mustang training events. Many of us are aware of the challenges and controversies facing…
Talking with Dr. Cathy Alinovi
Dr. Cathy Alinovi – veterinarian, animal lover, and nationally celebrated author – knew she wanted to be an animal doctor since she was nine years…
Tips for improving your horse’s stall manners
Horses that are pushy or aggressive when you enter the stall can be frustrating to handle. Follow these training tips to help develop better behavior.…
Preparing your horse’s muscle strength for show season
Muscle issues can easily sidetrack a horse in training. The good news is they don’t have to. Muscle is by far the largest organ system…
How to teach your horse self-carriage
Developing self-carriage at the most basic level will help your horse maintain it through more advanced movements. When a horse is balanced and maintaining himself…
Correcting your horse’s muscle imbalances
Detecting and correcting muscle imbalances is integral to injury prevention. “Balance” is a hot topic in the equine world. We have balanced riding, balanced nutrition,…
How to help your horse reach his true potential
Want to help your horse be the best he can be? Here are some tips from renowned trainer Guy Maclean on how to train your…
Leading a pushy horse
Training pushy, playful horses to be respectful of boundaries can be a challenge. Here’s how to take on the task. He was exquisite, a true…
Herd Dynamics
Strategies for managing the dynamics of your small herd. Have you ever experienced that feeling of fear when your horse appears to lose it? She…
Training your horse with play and precision
Here’s how play and precision can work together to create the outcomes you desire. In my experience, there are riders who love to play and riders…
Top 10 equine body language postures
The top ten equine body language postures you should pay attention to. Observing our horses can bring great pleasure and peace, but if we’re paying…
