Training Tips for Lusitanos

1. Starting under saddle and the first training phases Johan Zagers Lusitanos are sensitive horses. This is a positive attribute for quality riding horses, but riders should handle it carefully,…

24 Dressage Training Tips from Kyra Kyrklund

Dressage Today’s technical editor Beth Baumert attended a symposium with five-time Olympian Kyra Kyrklund, held at the Kentucky Horse Park, April 12-13. Here are some training and riding tips that…

Curt Pate’s Training Tips

…I think we bend horses too much, and that’s one of the biggest reasons we have so many stressed horses and why our training takes so long. Human-wise, bending may…

Training Tips from Clinton Anderson

…do a little training, then leave him alone. Do some more training, then leave him alone. That way, he’s better able to accept and process the training without becoming defensive.”…