Horses Do Well When They Can—Just Like Us
Just like people, horses do well when they can. If they’re struggling, it’s not about stubbornness or bad behavior. It’s about lacking the right foundation.
Building A Relationship With A New Horse
Relationships are the reason that sets horses apart from any other hobby that a person could have. Relationships are built on trust, and building trust can take time, but here are my thoughts on helping speed up that process.
Direct vs Indirect Pressure
Discover the difference in direct vs indirect pressure and how to utilize it in your horsemanship today.
Understanding these communication styles can transform your horsemanship, strengthen your bond, and improve your horse's responsiveness.
Oh, The Drama! Using Over Exaggeration When Training Your Horse
Sometimes we need to over-exaggerate when teaching our horses to help them learn. Here’s how and why to use over exaggerating to your benefit.
The Importance Of Seasoning Your Horse
Seasoning your horse is just as important of a step in their training process as any riding exercise that you could ever teach them at home.
The #1 Groundwork Exercise to Become A Confident Leader To Your Horse
While there are several must-know groundwork exercises that I strongly recommend every horse owner and horse should know how to do, the secret sauce when getting started lies in disengaging the hindquarters.
Correct Vs Incorrect Ways To Fasten Your Horse’s Winter Blanket
Correct vs Incorrect Ways to Fasten Blanket Straps On Your Horse
Understanding True Collection In Horses
When we take the time to understand what is occurring in a horse’s body when they are truly collected, we can learn how to better set them up for success and stay out of their way.
Whoa Means Whoa!
How to make Whoa mean WHOA when stopping your horse. This approach can help any horse learn to not only respect but also hunt for a stop.
5 Tips to Staying Warm When Riding Horses in Winter
5 Tips to staying warm when riding horses in winter.