Here are seven attainable goals you can set this season:
1. Focus on your ride, not the ribbons.
Unless you are competing in a sport against the clock such as show jumping, you will find that most horse sports are …
Training
Many a sleepless night starts with all those questions of “what happens if….” or “what do I do if…” So, instead of losing sleep, prepare yourself now for how to act when things go your way – or don’t go …
When it comes right down to it, grooming is ground work. As with every other aspect of training, it should focus on helping your horse feel calmer and more relaxed whenever he is with you. Too often though, grooming is …
Tying a horse is such a common part of horsemanship that most people never give it a thought. But if you have experienced or witnessed a horse panicking while tied to a hitching post or a trailer, you know how …
Your horse’s back has two very important functions that affect his performance under saddle – the ability to support the rider’s weight and to move driving energy forward from the hindquarters. How well he achieves either of these functions depends …
This article looks at two different approaches to the saddle question: traditional saddles with trees and today’s treeless saddles.
Riding is not fun if your horse is rushing around like a speed demon or is so slow and lethargic that you are constantly working to keep him moving forward. Horses often get blamed for this kind of unwanted behaviour …
Groundwork is an important part of training with many uses. You can lunge for short periods or long-line a horse that is too young or unfit to be ridden.
A horse learns to trust you based on your relationship together. A horse learns to like you through your communication and leadership.
Most of these training issues can be resolved by going back to basics and establishing relaxation and balance through correct bend.
