Training Tips

Training Tip: Build the Thinking Side

Imagine the thinking side of your horse’s brain as a big muscle. The more you use a muscle, the stronger it gets. Let’s say I went to the gym every day for a year, and I lifted weights with my right arm. At the end of the year, my right arm would be bigger and […]

Training Tip: Train Your Horse on the Trail

Trail work is so much more interesting to your horse than ring work because he doesn’t have to stare at the same four walls every single day. When you constantly work in the arena, you run the risk of drilling on the same old thing until both you and your horse are sick of it. […]

Training Tip: Respect: The Foundation Of Control

Training Tip: Protect Your Personal Space

Training Tip: Two Eyes For Attention

Training Tip: Don’t Be So Predictable

Training Tip: Your Personal Space Is By Invitation Only

Training Tip: Respect = Control = Fun

Training Tip: Ditch Fear By Focusing On Gaining Control