Slowing Down And Stopping Your Horse
How you approach slowing down and stopping depends on your horse. On a colt, or a horse that is not always wanting to go faster than you are asking, tipping
Head Tossing
The process to fix head tossing is to first discover why the horse feels the need to toss his head. Start by ruling out any physical causes with a vet and
Abused Horse With A Troubled Past
What about a horse that has a history of abuse and a troubled past. Should you treat them any differently? Are there special things you do with a horse like
Backing Your Horse
Backing your horse is one of the best exercises there is for building strength and balance. The main thing to remember when teaching this is that you are not pulling
Is Your Horse Straight?
The perfect place for your horse to be is straight in between your legs and reins. This place is called being ‘neutral’ or ‘straight’. And this is the place where
The #1 Horse Problem
Let’s talk about the #1 horse problem and how to fix it. You may be thinking that the #1 horse problem is bucking, or bolting, or buddy sour. But those
Pulling Back | The Ultimate Fix
Many horses have never been taught to yield to halter pressure. This is the root cause of pulling or setting back. But there is an effective exercise you can do
Listen To Your Horse
To solve any horse ‘problem’ or to build a solid, bombproof mount, it is essential that you listen to your horse. A horse will always, always tell you where he
Biting Horses And Treats
A lot of people wonder if giving horse treats is a bad idea. Can that lead to nipping and biting? And what if you don’t ever give treats, but your