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April 2 - April 3
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Introducing the Snaffle Bit
It’s important to eventually switch a colt to a bit if you want to get him broke. This article outlines the steps to move a colt from a hackamore to a bridle.
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Feeding P’s and Q’s
Your horse either thinks about food and getting to it or being respectful. If your horse acts dangerous when you feed him, here's how to correct his behavior.
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Pasture Respect
Your horse shouldn't push into you, rear or rush past you as you lead him to the pasture. Here, Clinton Anderson shows you how to get your horse to follow you.
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Squeeze. Cluck. Spank.
A horse should seem like he is responding to invisible cues from the rider. In this guide you'll learn how to get your horse to respond to the subtlest of cues.
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A Case of the Nibbles
If a horse is bored, he may nibble on things. In this guide, horse trainer Clinton Anderson shows you how to keep your horse's mind busy so he can stop nibbling.
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Bundy’s First Bath
Water is scary to horses and a great way to desensitize them to water is by giving them a bath. In this guide, horse trainer Clinton Anderson shows you how.
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Stand Still for Mounting
A horse that moves when you slip your foot in the stirrup is dangerous. Clinton Anderson teaches you to keep your horse standing while you mount.
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Nix Trailering Troubles
A horse should not be afraid of being trailered. In this guide you will learn how to get your horse comfortable around and in trailers as well as backing out.
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Train Your Horse to Stand Still for Clipping
Whether it’s around the head and face or the legs, a lot of horses are frightened of clippers. In this guide, follow these steps and you'll be able to clip your horse without having to fight him.
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Blanketing Made Easy
Blanketing a horse can be a struggle because blankets are objects that move and make a noise, which makes them very scary to horses. In this guide, Clinton Anderson shows you Blanketing made easy.
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Attaching Mecate Reins to the Slobber Straps and Headstall
In this guide, Clinton Anderson shows you how to attach mecate reins to the slobber straps and headstall and how to safely tie with mecate reins.
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Stand Still!
If your horse won't stand still while you groom him then follow Clinton Anderson's instructions in this guide to stop fidgety behavior.
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Mind Your Manners
Cranky and disrespectful behavior turns dangerous quickly because you’re trapped in a small space with a 1,000-pound animal. Clinton Anderson covers two common problems associated with horses in stalls and shares his fixes.
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Lead Smart
When walking your horse, don't let him lag behind and snatch grass. Horse trainer Clinton Anderson teaches you how to be a leader.
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Safely Ride Your Horse in a Group
With other horses present, your horse needs to pay attention to you. Horse Trainer Clinton Anderson shows you how to teach him using the cloverleaf exercise.
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Address Horse’s Head Tossing
A horse that tosses his head has one of a few things going on. If it's not a dental issue, it's probably one of these 3 possible causes. Here is how to address them.
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How to Reform a Bucker
A horse usually bucks out of fear. In this guide, Clinton Anderson teaches you how to respond to and stop your horse's bucking.
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Stopping the Bolter
Riding a 1,000-pound animal that's running out of control can be terrifying. In this guide, Clinton Anderson teaches you how to safely stop a horse that bolts.
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Sweeten a Barn-Sour Horse
Horses are social animals that can make them reluctant to leave the barn. In this article, Clinton Anderson teaches you how to sweeten a barn-sour horse.
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Put Fear in its Place and Canter with Confidence
Many riders don't canter their horses enough. In this guide, Clinton Anderson will help you put fear in its place and canter with confidence.
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Reverse Your Horse’s Arena Phobia
A horse that refuses to go into the arena is frustrating and embarrassing. In this guide, Clinton Anderson helps you reverse your horse's fear of the arena.
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Correcting a Horse That Rears
Rearing is a very dangerous situation for both horse and rider, and if left uncorrected it's a problem that only gets worse. This guide will help you correct a horse that rears.
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One Rein Stops
Few riding experiences are as frightening as being on a thousand pound animal running out of control, but learning a simple exercise and preparing yourself for the unexpected can boost your confidence and put you in control of any situation.
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A Good Gas Pedal
It's important that your horse moves forward at the speed and gait you ask--walk, trot and canter. Here are 4 tips on how to give your horse a good gas pedal.
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Help Your Horse when He’s Spooked
Having a fail-safe approach to handling a spook and remaining in control of the situation will make the incident a minor inconvenience rather than a ride-ruiner.
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Take the Worry Away from Fly Spray
Help your horse overcome his fear of fly spray with these steps.
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Troubleshoot: Yield the Forequarters
Here is what can go wrong when you first teach a horse how to yield the forequarters exercise and fixes for each.
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Tying a Horse Up Correctly
When tying your horse up, safety should be your biggest concern.
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Young Horse Development
Learn more about horse training and young horse development from Clinton Anderson. Gain tips and insights with our step-by-step guides and how to articles.
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