If your horse is rearing because he’s hot and nervous, make sure you’re not adding to the situation by pulling back on both reins to try to stop him […]
Read MoreA “cinchy” or “cold-backed” horse has a tendency to overreact and possibly buck when pressure is applied around his belly or flank area. It’s normal for a horse to […]
Read MoreWhenever a horse is scared of something, the last thing you want to do is act like a predator and go toward him with it. Instead, build his confidence […]
Read MoreWhenever you desensitize a horse to an object, it’s important to do so in a big, open area where he has room to move his feet. As a prey […]
Read MoreIt’s normal for a horse to trip or stumble every once in awhile. Just like us, sometimes they take a misstep, especially if the ground is rough or uneven. […]
Read MoreHot, nervous horse? Do more changes of direction. Changes of direction slow a horse’s feet down and get him to use the thinking side of his brain. The last […]
Read MoreThe reason why a lot of horses pull back and constantly paw and stomp their feet when you tie them up is because they never get tied up. They […]
Read MoreMake the most of your horse’s natural athletic ability by teaching him to sidepass. Moving your horse sideways off of your leg helps to free up his ribcage, shoulders […]
Read MoreTraining isn’t about emotions or feelings, it’s all business. It’s about how much the horse tries. Resistance is normal, especially when you’re introducing a new object to your horse. […]
Read MoreThe best way to handle a horse that gets mouthy is to never let the problem develop in the first place. Horses that get mouthy are often bored and looking […]
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