Direct Your Horse and Let Him Do His Job By Evan Bonner Does your horse take the initiative in his work? Why should we ask our horse to be responsible? Do you allow your horse to be accountable for his actions, and how do you do that? I believe … Read More
Training Success Comes When We Control a Horse’s Feet By Evan Bonner Most horsemen today know the importance of training a horse through quality groundwork. But I think it’s important to have a deeper understanding of why groundwork prepares a horse to be ridden. With every horse I plan … Read More
Ask the Expert — Donna Kelleher By Donna Kelleher Imagine turning your horse loose on a wide-open beach with crashing waves, and he stays right with you. Creating a bond with your horse has a lasting and valuable effect on your relationship. A horse bonded to you will stay … Read More
Bending Aids and an Exercise By Lynn Palm Last month I described what correct bend is, and the aids to achieve it. In this article I’ll review the key points and give you an exercise to help train your horse to bend correctly. Review of Bending When a horse … Read More
Sequence of the Aids By Lynn Palm Have you ever ridden a horse on a curve or a circle and felt the horse speed up, lose his balance and not be able to follow the path? You may have been asking your horse to trot in a curved arc … Read More
Establish Good Communication through Aids By Lynn Palm It’s essential that horses are balanced to maximize athleticism. Balance can only be attained when your horse is driving himself forward from his hindquarters with his body straight. To get your horse to go forward you must have good communication with … Read More
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
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
One Woman’s Process for Obtaining and Training Wild Mustangs Part 4 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.) … 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
