Learning the Ropes with John Lyons

…is no specific age or level of training necessary before beginning rope training-“three days to 30 years!” says John. The early stages of rope training are useful when teaching young…

Top Six Ways to Improve Your Riding

…to include training articles from the Equine Network stable of equestrian magazines, including Horse & Rider, Practical Horseman, Dressage Today and EQUUS. Training Tips – Three-Day Eventing Training Tips –…

Incredible, Edible Rewards for Your Horse

…consistent, and connect it to the food reward. Reinforce politeness, discourage rudeness, and use a safety barrier when training pushy horses. Watch carefully and time your bridge precisely, rewarding only…

Overcoming Training Problems

…as possible causes, the rider will need to think carefully about his training methods: Has the horse’s training been too one-sided recently? During the training sessions is there more time…

Get Fit, Ride Better

You take lessons, attend clinics, watch videos. You read books and magazine articles. You ride regularly, keep a riding journal, and use mental imagery to reinforce what you’ve learned. In…