The “Busy” Horse and Developing an Average Lope by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have a 5-year-old Quarter Horse that constantly plays with bits and anything else he can get into his mouth. I’ve tried to ride in a set of mecate reins but he spends the … Read More
Speed Control and the Left Sided Syndrome by Al Dunning Hi Al, I have been working on controlling my horse’s speed during the lope. What are some correct cues to use when I want my horse to slow down or speed up? Mario Mario, This is not a simple … Read More
Riding Well is More than Mechanics by Al Dunning Hi Al, I really enjoy your show on Dish Network. I have green broke 7 year old quarter horse that I just began riding. He has had four rides on the trail. When do you recommend using spurs and, … Read More
Getting to the “Root” of a Problem and the Importance of Collection Hi Al, I have a horse that is pretty far along in reining disciplines. I’m riding him in a Myler bit with a small port which works very well. My problem is that when he canters … Read More
Liberty Work Part 4 by Alice Trindle In examining the suggestions within the past three articles about liberty work, I hope you have been able get out to play with your horse—no strings attached! Items that are key to your success include being mindful of why you want to accomplish … Read More
Liberty with Relaxation, Rhythm, and Straightness: Part 3 by Alice Trindle For many of us out west, riding is primarily pursued in a western-type costume. Our western saddle with a saddle horn, more rigid tree, and larger base stirrups has specific purposes for the jobs we need to accomplish with … Read More
Liberty in the Round Pen: Part 2 by Alice Trindle Every year in our clinics we try to focus on some aspect of horsemanship that helps us to go to a deeper understanding of the principles of a positive connection with our horses. It is amazing that year after … Read More
Liberty Work: Part 1 by Alice Trindle The pursuit of developing a true and willing relationship between a horse and their human is thankfully becoming the foundational goal of many. To connect with another living, breathing, thinking being that has four-legs and is so much larger than us, becomes not … Read More
Guidelines for Good Training by Kim Roe Over my career as a horse trainer, I’ve developed a horseman’s protocol or “code” for good training. I keep these priorities in mind whenever I’m working with a horse, and teach my students to do the same. These are not so much training … Read More
Retraining an Annoying Habit by Kim Roe Many riders have experienced the annoyance of a horse who “jigs” by taking small, tense trot steps. The horse refuses to walk and may sway his hips from side to side. Jigging may be accompanied by head tossing, pulling, tongue and mouth problems, and … Read More
