Ideally, when you’re horse training, you want each cue to work every time 100% of the time. But what about when it doesn’t? Often, correct responses to certain cues aren’t reinforced sufficiently. Or we get a little bit lazy with the cues. Maybe we just don’t correct our horses when they don’t get it just …
Afraid of demanding too much from your horse? In the past, I’ve been nervous to ask too much from horse. I thought that I was being “mean” or that the horse would stop liking me. I had this idea in my head of me riding my horse bareback and bridle-less. We would have this amazing …
Having trouble catching your horse from the field? Whether it’s your horse, a horse you’re part-boarding or leasing, or the horse you ride at your weekly lessons, catching a horse in the field is usually part of the job before you ride. As a beginner rider, knowing how to catch a difficult horse can be vital. Part …
Have you ever had trouble trying to move a horse forward under saddle? Example You’re riding a school horse around the arena at a trot on the right lead. Every time you pass a corner, you put on the correct canter aids. Your outside leg comes back behind the girth. Your inside leg stays at the …
Have you ever had trouble getting a horse to slow down? If you’ve ever ridden a horse when you can’t even touch their sides because they’re so amped up and ready to go, then you know what I’m talking about. Sometimes barrel racers can have this problem. Horses that anticipate a dead run or horses …
People who own a horse know that it’s more than just a pet. A horse is a companion. They make you feel special when you spend time together. But if you want your horse to communicate with you effectively, then you need to train them properly. Training helps you build a relationship with your horse. …
Typically, horse training starts at an early age. Most people believe that when a horse becomes older, training becomes too difficult. But if you ask me, that’s a myth! You shouldn’t believe it. A horse can be trained at any age. Whether it is a newborn horse or a mature horse, you can always do …
You might think that the first steps of horse training will depend on what type of training style you want to employ. When you search “how to train a horse” on Google you’ll find lots of buzz words and quick approaches. You might have heard the term “natural horsemanship” for instance. There’s also training specific …
Hey guys and gals! I’m back again with Equine Angel. I just had to let her share this incredibly heart-wrenching story about her and her horse, Fury. It’s an important lesson on aggressive horse behaviour. Equine Angel mentioned him in the post on natural horsemanship and liberty training, which you should definitely read afterwards, especially …
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This post is a little bit different from my usual articles because I’m here with Equine Angel. So get ready to cowgirl up 🙂 Some of you may know her through Google Plus or from her blog about Leading to Liberty. She wanted to contribute some of her experience and views for us. Specifically, she’s …
Read moreTraining Horses: Liberty Work & Natural Horsemanship