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 … Read More
Centered Riding Basic Valuable in Emergency by Alys Culhane Centered Riding founder Sally Swift calls “soft eyes” one of four basics, along with breathing, alignment, and centering. To create soft eyes, the muscles around and behind the eyes are relaxed. Additionally, the cheeks, chin, jaw and tongue muscles are … Read More
Stay Aware and Develop Correct Habits by Allison Trimble Last month we talked about the philosophy behind horses and safety. There are two types of interactions with horses: what happens on the ground in our daily activity and the interaction that occurs when riding or training. This month is … Read More
Proper Preparation Necessary for Success by Mark Bolender The most important thing a judge should see when you run a Mountain Trail pattern is a partnership between horse and rider. Show a horse that has been properly schooled and trained. Memorizing a pattern will feel overwhelming at first, but … Read More
As horse stewards (owners) search for non-violent alternatives to training their horses Missy Wryn’s Gentle Horse Academy launches online courses to meet the demand. “I’m contacted regularly by loving horse people enthusiastic to discover my gentle horse program Training the WHOLE Horse®” Missy says. “Since launching my FREE … Read More
Shana Terry shares an incredible partnership with her horse Marty. Watch what happens when she brings Marty to an obstacle course and takes the halter and lead rope off him. Inspiring the Dreams of Horsemen When horse trainer Clinton Anderson established Downunder Horsemanship, he did so with the purpose … Read More
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) recently finished five more 3 – 10 minute safety videos that can be added to the many that have been produced so far. They can be found on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/chainstructor or at http://cha-ahse.org/store/pages/212/CHA-Horsemanship-Videos.html The topics of the new Certified Horsemanship Association videos include: Showmanship … Read More
If You Want Trails, Take Action by Robert Eversole Paradise. For some it’s a tropical beach with palms swaying in a gentle breeze. For me it’s a dirt trail that twists and meanders to a backcountry camp deep in the wilderness. It’s quiet solitude punctuated by the peaceful clip-clop … Read More
Q: I understand you do dressage but I’m hoping you may be able to help. I recently got a horse from the stable I had been working at and getting lessons on for about one year. Lately I’ve noticed, particularly when he hasn’t been worked in a while, that he … Read More
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 … Read More
