Horse-Drawn Controversy

Some see horse-drawn carriages as a part of our culture, some believe they pose animal welfare risks – get the facts on tourism carriages.

Lunging with Feel

Lunging is a valuable training tool that every horse person should be able to do well. It’s also something horse people often don’t agree on. There are those who believe that:

  • free lunging is a better option than using a

Benefits of Counter Canter

Wrong lead!” The coach calls out and the rider deflates. Fast forward a year down the road to see the same rider initiating the wrong lead…on purpose. Why? She’s discovered the counter canter as an essential tool in building a …

Develop Rounder, Smoother Turns with Steve Rother

Are you having difficulty developing shoulder control, circles and consistent impulsion? The “Daisy Pattern” is a great exercise to help with these issues because it involves many turns, which encourage the shoulders to do most of the work, creating better …