Training Tips

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

Training Tip: Break Every Exercise Into Steps

It wasn’t until I started attending clinics and apprenticing under Australian horseman, Gordon McKinlay, that I realized that horses are just like humans – they don’t learn perfectly. When you first introduce a new lesson to a horse, he’s going to get confused, frustrated and maybe even agitated or nervous. And you know what? That’s […]