Teaching Your Horse Not To Bite

…tell the aggressive horse where to go – literally. If he can’t play nicely, the aggressive horse will quickly become an outcast. As a result, horses in a group living…

Understanding Dressage Saddle Fit: Asymmetry

horse. Our general methodology in working with horses would also seem to underline the affinity we have with the left side of the horse. We lead on the left, we…

Winter Horse Hoof Care

horses to wear hind shoes (especially with added traction) if they’re turned out with other horses, to help avoid an injury in case of a kick. Also, your horse can…

Fix Your Needle-Phobic Horse

…(the body’s natural tranquilizer) in your horse’s system. Works best for: Response to a twitch is highly variable. Some horses respond by standing still, some don’t, and how your horse

Dressage Today Letters to the Editor

…is also referenced. Bitless schooling of the dressage horse alleviates muscle injuries to the horse, teaches the horse self-carriage, teaches the horse collection, teaches the horse balance, teaches the horse

Trail Riding Position Preferences

…be around other horses. What’s actually happening is that the horse isn’t concentrating on his rider. This isn’t the horse’s fault. Although it’s his job to respond whether we cue…

Every Minute Counts

…do: Get your horse out of the arena; take him on a nearby trail, walk him down the road, or ride in an open space. Benefits: Your horse will realize…

English Horse Bridle Choices: Make it Simple

…buy curb horse bits, walking horse bits, gag horse bits, snaffle horse bits, hackamores, sidepulls, kimberwickes, pelhams-the list goes on. The common denominator among all this horse headgear is that…

The Invisible Connection

horsemanship that leads you to this kind of relationship with your horse. To get there, you’ll need to perfect several separate horse training lessons. Developing an invisible connection is a…