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
Horse trainer Clinton Anderson talks candidly about his experience starting colts and why the first six weeks of a horse’s life under saddle set the tone for the horse’s career. Your safety depends on your preparation… The biggest thing my late mentor Gordon McKinlay instilled in me when starting … Read More
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs, Part 2 By Adrienne Devoe Note: 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 … Read More
by Steve Rother Want to feel more confident when riding? Would you like to know what to do when your horse spooks? Are you tired of your horse not listening to you? In Foundation to Achieve Success, internationally-acclaimed equine clinician Steve Rother will show you how to be more … Read More
Tips for Making Progress All Winter Long by Allison Trimble Winter riding in the Northwest can pose many obstacles, particularly with horses still in early training. My aged horses and I both feel like the winter is a wonderful time for being tucked warmly inside. It doesn’t hurt any … Read More
