Question: I’ve been looking around a bunch to find a video about Clinton talking about his opinion about what bits to use on young horses and when to change or how to know when a change is needed. Would it be possible to have some help on this one? Answer: I prefer to start my […]
Training Tip: Must-Have Obstacles: Stationary Bridge
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
Question: I took in a trainee with a serious bucking problem. I went through the full course of the Colt Starting Series and this horse’s groundwork is impeccable. It turns out that he hated things being above him, so we did the Sending Exercise with my partner on top of the roundpen for a solid […]
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
Question: My team roping horse is not respecting the bit and I’m having trouble stopping her. Actually, she’s not even stopping all that well when I’m just riding her. She wasn’t like this before.
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
Question: Do you have any tips on getting a young horse to stand for the farrier? I’m training my 3-year-old gelding on my own and he does not like his back feet being touched. He tries to kick out.
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]
Training Tip: Horse Tosses Her Head When Backing Up
Question: Every time I ask my mare to back up, she throws her head everywhere. It makes me unable to get her to back up most of the time. How can I fix her throwing her head up and get her to back up nicely? Answer: I’d go back to the Fundamentals Series and make […]
Having obstacles to work your horse over keeps training sessions fun and interesting for you and him. Plus, it allows you to work on practical skills you’ll need when you’re out exploring trails. If you’ve got a set budget to work with or only a limited area in which to build a course, there are […]