Hanna Somatic Education for Dressage Riders

…circumstances. The problem comes when you start to bring that daily-life training to your riding. These two types of training don’t always support each other and can sometimes even conflict…

Sandy Collier’s Western Horse Training Secrets

…either training or untraining him. If you’re picking out his feet and he’s leaning on you or dancing around, don’t let him get away with it–that’s setting an “I’m the…

Horse Clinic Cafeteria

…down other trainers or training styles? Or are they looking to build the rider’s confidence? Subtle things like that can tell you a lot about a person and their training

Controlling Movement (Part II)

…efforts. You’ve waved, you’ve flailed, and have even pulled and shoved. But at the end of the training session you’re the one who has received the workout, while your horse…

Sacking Out the Problem Horse

…of a hundred other distractions. “Ah,” will say a friend, trainer, or absolute stranger. “You need to sack him out!” “Sacking out” is a vital training tool that’s widely misunderstood….