The Yo-Yo Game is the fourth of the Seven Games. Games #1 (Friendly), #2 (Porcupine) and #3 (Driving) are called the “principle games”.
Training
The Driving Game teaches your horse how to yield from a “suggestion” with no physical touching involved. In the beginning, driving is done at a reasonably close range, but as you progress, you can actually drive (or suggest) from quite …
Horses naturally push into steady pressure. Moving against it or barging through it is how they escape predators in the wild.
The Friendly Game is number one of Seven Games because nothing beats a good first impression. When you want to meet someone, how would you approach them?
Anyone at the competitive edge, English or Western, is seeking that feel of the horse being an extension of their mind. The truth, though, is that very, very few achieve it. When you see dressage at its finest, or reining, …
On the whole, people have little control over their horses when they are not on the end of a lead rope - and even then there are no guarantees.
True horsemen are admired for their ability to ride by the seat of their pants. Pat Parelli explains how this can be achieved through freestyle riding.
In traditional horsemanship it’s normal to look at horses very subjectively: he’s a good one, or, he’s got vices; he’s a bucker, a puller, a rearer, etc.
In this article, Carlos Tabernaberri explains why some horses are hard to catch and shares tips for making haltering a breeze.
If you struggle to find the right “spot” or “distance” to a jump, the problem may be with your eye, but is more likely with your canter rhythm. Follow these tips and you will develop more consistency in your jumping …
Spring is here and thoughts are turning to horse shows and trail rides. This usually means we need to get our horse into a trailer, and so, in this article, we will look at how to use clicker training to …
Riders need to consider their horse’s suppleness, both of mind and body, and of the horse's mental, emotional and physical states.
Riding a horse that jigs on the trail, rushes his fences, or canters like a freight train, is not fun for the horse or rider. It damages your confidence and can be dangerous for both of you. A rushing horse …
Don’t be fooled, it’s not a magical space. The round pen is a training aid that should be used with caution, experience and understanding.
There are numerous benefits to working with horses at liberty. You can have fun playing with your horse and also learn how to communicate more effectively.
