A Closer Look at Tack By Lynn Palm Any time you get into a different discipline, it’s important to know what tack is allowed in competition. The smart rider researches ahead of time to learn all the rules about what tack is permitted (and what isn’t). I recommend practicing … Read More
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Build a Partnership with Your Horse By: Lynn Palm If you’ve spent much time in the saddle, chances are you’ve come across a horse that pins its ears. Whether you are riding such a horse or you are riding in a group that includes this kind of horse, you … Read More
Part 3: Effort Counts Twice By Laura Schonberg Last month, we discussed Dr. Angela Duckworth’s research on how easily talent distracts us; if something seems to come naturally to someone or their horse, we may believe they don’t have to work very hard to be successful or outstanding in … Read More
Follow these tips from Clinton Anderson to get your partnership with your foal off to the best start. Be consistent. The earlier you start working with your foal, the quicker he’ll learn the right behavior and never get the chance to develop bad habits. Don’t leave him turned out … Read More
The Top 10 Misunderstandings and Concerns About Competitive Trail Riding By Tammy Vasa, NATRC Recently, while on Facebook, I tried to debunk some of the concerns associated with competitive trail riding (CTR). I was once the person with these same fears. My desire to try the sport finally prevailed … Read More
Part 2: Distracted by Talent? By Laura Schonberg I’m guilty: at a riding lesson a couple of weeks ago, I was watching with girl-who-loves-everything-horse awe as one of my trainers was riding her well-bred warmblood in the arena. This horse doesn’t move––she floats. If I didn’t know any better, … Read More
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 3 By Adrienne Devoe The author is providing information based on her knowledge and experience. In no way does she profess to have all the answers. She encourages the reader to do their research for the most complete information. At … Read More
Leading with Love at Hillcrest Training When you drive up the long driveway to Hillcrest Training, you will feel you’ve arrived somewhere special. Horses and ponies greet you from their individual grass or gravel paddocks where they happily rest and relax in the sun. Even on the busiest days, … Read More
Horse Training Wisdom Begins with the Human by Allison Trimble I haven’t trained horses professionally for a number of years, but my conversations still turn to the subject daily. I’ve been blessed with many different types and qualities of horses in my life, and I’m fortunate to have been … Read More
