Controlling Movement (Part IV)
…on their mental acuity or physical capabilities. When attention, respect, and understanding come together, the result can be a horse that offers more physical softness and mental responsiveness than you…
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Controlling Movement (Part II)
…read Controlling Movement (Part I): Understanding Sensitization vs. Desensitization. This week I will discuss sensitization and give you some exercises that are a must for establishing a respectful relationship with…
Starting the Partnership Off Right
…better understanding of the horse and a greater awareness of yourself as the leader. That is a terrific start! Click here to read my last column, Refining Your Leadership. Now…
Veterinary Pathology`s Role In Horse Care
…pathology has led to better understanding of diseases’ Ah, you’ve given me a great opening here! Muscle disease, and in particular tying-up, is a great example of how pathology has…
Put the Horse Before the Horse Cart
…training methods, and Kate doesn’t longe her riding horses on a regular basis. However, a good understanding of longeing is essential for a driving horse. Not only does it teach…
Notes from a Withages/Schmidt Clinic
…a form of contact from which a horse will stretch easily. However, even though these aids are relatively simple, a true understanding of the underlying concepts takes a lifetime to…
Postcard: 2006 Syracuse Invitational
…showman’s understanding that a competition must be entertaining enough so people will want to buy tickets. “I think our sport has gotten too much the same all the time,” John…
Iron Spring Farm Releases Breeding DVD
…of the individual straws. A thorough understanding enables mare owners to ask the right questions to increased the likelihood of getting their mare in foal. The chapter on understanding estrus…
Riding a Runaway
…that he has a good chance of understanding. It’s not a perfect solution, but it’s better than blasting along in a straight line. Ask him for a little bend and…
Trail Riding Advice
…give you a chance to gain experience, expand your problem-solving skills, and improve your horsemanship. They also provide unparalleled opportunities for developing a better understanding of your horse, his responses,…