Starting the Older Horse
…considering: There’s a huge difference between an older horse who has never been handled, one who has been handled badly, and one who has been handled well. Although I believe…
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Hindquarters Control
…a Handy Stick, click here.) Before You Begin Lead your horse to the work area. Remove the string from the Handy Stick, and tie it around the base of his…
Rider Exercises to Increase Shoulder Stability and Create Soft Hands
…arms, the horse will pull the reins out of our hands. How can you have a soft hand if the horse keeps pulling as soon as you soften it? The…
Exercises for a Horse Heavy on the Forehand
…practice connecting the resistance you feel in your horse’s neck and mouth to your steady, quiet hands by letting it flow from your hands through your arms to your spine…
Longer Arms And Shorter Reins
…desired action usually traveling directly from brain to hands. The result is that hands become overactive, which blurs the line of communication between the horse and the rider’s leg and…
Helicopter Exercise
…be able to drive him away by tapping him on his jaw or neck with your hand. Step 2. Position the Handy Stick. Hold the Handy Stick in your right…
Every Minute Counts
…in your right hand and point out with that hand, then cluck or kiss—whatever your cue is—to get him to move. If he’s not moving at the speed you want,…
Helicopter Exercise
…be able to drive him away by tapping him on his jaw or neck with your hand. Step 2. Position the Handy Stick. Hold the Handy Stick in your right…
Every Minute Counts
…in your right hand and point out with that hand, then cluck or kiss—whatever your cue is—to get him to move. If he’s not moving at the speed you want,…
Keep Your Hands Warm With Thornhill And Woof
Winter riding is challenging — invigorating, but challenging. Fresh horses and cold temperatures often go hand-in-hand and, while we want to stay warm while riding, we don’t want to sacrifice…