Clicker Training With Horses and The Power of “Yes”
…horse is one of those stiff-as-a-board, feet-stuck-in-cement horses. We’ll start out on the ground with this horse, teaching him to soften to the lead rope. You’re going to stand off…
…horse is one of those stiff-as-a-board, feet-stuck-in-cement horses. We’ll start out on the ground with this horse, teaching him to soften to the lead rope. You’re going to stand off…
…Drive (never drag) the ponied horse forward and then gradually reposition him alongside the pony horse. Practice moving the ponied horse in every direction with the lead horse, in a…
…the Paso Fino, and the Peruvian Horse. Andalusian Horse The Iberian Horse is an ancient breed. Cave paintings of its ancestors, estimated to be 20,000 years old, have been found…
…this horse. Trainer’s Tip I Don’t Ride Bucking Horses If the horse bucks when the owner rides him, or if the owner reports that the horse occasionally bucks, I don’t…
Good question. Myths about horse vision litter the ground like discarded betting stubs after the favorite loses a race. We are told that horses only see the world in black…
Many horse owners have wished that their horses would sweat less. It would certainly help keep our mounts and tack cleaner. However, sweat plays a vital role in our horses’…
…in areas that include young or troubled horses, as well as horsemanship that emphasize the mind and behavior of the horse. Her instruction reflects her passion for equipping both horses…
…horse can safely go, but three to five miles at a walk or slow trot is barely going to raise most horses’ respiratory and heart rates. If the horse is…
Simply put, ponying means to lead a horse alongside the horse you’re riding. On the trail, ponying comes in handy when training a new horse. As the ponied horse’s herd…
…whether a horse will crib. Horses are unlikely to learn to crib from other horses. Cribbing can pose an increased risk of colic. Regular turnout and a forage and oats-based…