Al Dunning

Al Dunning of Scottsdale, Arizona, is one of the most respected horsemen in the industry. Al and his students have garnered 48 world and reserve world championships. He has held numerous national leadership positions and earned multiple honors including induction into the AzQHA Hall of Fame. His 50+ years of experience as a professional trainer has led him to produce books, DVDs, clinics, Team AD online mentoring, and AD Tack, selling all the tack he uses as well as his books and videos. Al’s ability to reach people comes from his love of horses and out of respect to the mentors in his own life. For more information, visit https://www.aldunning.com or www.aldunningsadtack.com.

Question: Horse Keeps Putting His Head on My Back or Shoulder. Is this Proper Behavior?

July 6, 2020 by Al Dunning

Q: Hi Al, Good morning, I have a question that I’m hoping you can answer for me. I have recently started riding a friends horse (after not riding for almost 10 years). It is a 6yr old gelding (Section D Welsh Cob). I rode him for the second time yesterday, …

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Why Cross-tie Young Horse 24/7?

August 5, 2020November 22, 2017 by Al Dunning

Q: Hi Al, I know quite a bit about horses but not training young ones. Twice I have seen people cross-tie a young horse under a year old and just leave it tied 24 / 7. One of them (for sure) was a colt, the other I don’t know. What …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman

August 5, 2020August 1, 2017 by Al Dunning

Correct Position Controls the Cow in Working Cow Horse by Al Dunning Working cow horse tests the agility, speed, and courage of a stock horse. In working cow horse classes, the horse must first hold the cow at one end of the arena, then run it down the fence …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman

August 5, 2020July 1, 2017 by Al Dunning

Performance Horse Health and Well-being by Al Dunning Nothing is more important for my horse than his health and welfare. I want to share my appreciation for all the horse has done for me by taking the best possible care of him. Most of the things I do to …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman

August 5, 2020June 1, 2017 by Al Dunning

Selecting a Saddle by Al Dunning Al Dunning has been in the horse business for over 50 years and has seen all kinds of saddles. Some are very functional, some are beautifully made, some are built to fit the horse properly, and others he calls ridiculous. The options …

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Which is the better horse; mare or stallion?

August 7, 2020May 25, 2017 by Al Dunning

Q: Which is better? A male or a female horse? -Micole A: Hi Micole, Thank you for your question. As I understand, you are asking which makes a better horse, in general, a mare or a stallion. Mares can be wonderful to ride in many cases. There are instances …

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How to Stop Barging Through Shoulder?

August 5, 2020February 21, 2017 by Al Dunning

Q: I would like to give a little background so that my question will be as clear as possible: I own a 13 year old Cob X Frisian gelding (15.2hh) ride & drive called Roger. I have had him since he was a youngster & trained him myself in all …

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I Need Help Trying to Connect with My QH!

October 28, 2017February 7, 2017 by Al Dunning

Q: Hello, I have a two year old QH that I’ve had since he was weaned from his mom at 6mo old. And since day 1 he has been shy and unapproachable. He only lets me pet or brush his rear if he is in a small confined area (so …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: The 5 Basics Every Horse Should Know

August 5, 2020April 1, 2016 by Al Dunning

The 5 Basics Every Horse Should Know by Al Dunning Question: When training a horse to do a particular task, how long will you continue to use a certain approach if it doesn’t appear to be working? Answer: Horses learn from repetition—good or bad. If you are using proven …

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Ask Al: Advice from a Master Horseman: On Western Riding: Styles, Fads and Trends

August 5, 2020March 1, 2016 by Al Dunning

On Western Riding: Styles, Fads and Trends by Al Dunning In the horse world, fads and styles come and go not unlike what happens in the fashion industry. Some training trends are detrimental to horses, both physically and mentally. This month Al shares his thoughts on western styles, both …

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