Staying Connected on the Trail by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Obstacle Course I was recently reminded how great it is to have well versed ground communications with my horse while out on a trail ride with a friend. We had just completed the clearing of a beautiful trail loop on … Read More
What to Expect Out of an Apprenticeship Experience by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship There are many ways you can learn about horses and training, but if your goal is to be a professional in the horse industry, you must gain experience in that world. I get loads of … Read More
Four Logical, and Safe, Ways to Handle the Drama of a Wayward Horse by Raye Lochert Recently I was on a training ride with a client’s horse in my favorite park. The horse was exceptional and I felt very secure on him. He just needed time and miles. While walking up … Read More
One Step at a Time by Marilyn Pineda, Fire Mountain Trail Course I was watching a Buck Brannaman DVD a while back and he made the comment that working with our horse is like a dance. He was talking about being one-on-one with the horse, with you as the leader … Read More
Dress for Success on Show Day by Mark Bolender The new discipline of mountain trail displays what is to be the ideal mountain trail horse. This horse should show good forward movement which is confident, bold, and safe. The horse also should give the impression that it can cover … Read More
How Your Horse’s Headgear Influences Movement and Behavior by Dennis Reis and Corinne Burt Walk into any tack shop or open any tack catalog and you’re likely to be overwhelmed with the arsenal of available bits and bridles. Most specialty bits that are marketed to solve behavior issues … Read More
To Win on the Trail, Prepare for the Worst by Raye Lochert There is a popular board game called “The Worst-Case Scenario.” The object of the game is to successfully navigate unexpected and dangerous scenarios. In one version, the winning player will not only finish with the most gold … Read More
Eight Helpful Tips to Ensure Success by Mark Bolender No matter how hard you prepare for a show, a little nervousness is normal. And that’s if things are going well. If not, like when your horse becomes unruly, the anxiety can escalate and cause the entire situation to go … Read More
Part 2: Common Causes and Solutions for Fear by Allison Trimble, Willfully Guided Horsemanship It is important to understand that horseback riding is considered an extreme sport. If you don’t ever want to take a risk, break a sweat, or get dirty, find another hobby. We concluded last month that … Read More
How Breathing Enhances Connection by Jenny Rolfe This series of articles will help to transform your relationship with your horse through techniques of core breathing. This journey of enlightenment for me began years ago as I was training Delfin my ex-bullfighting Spanish stallion. On one particular day, when we were working … Read More
