So last week I published an article on different methods and philosophies of horse training. Since then, I’ve seen a lot of queries on liberty horse training in particular. So I figured why not do a deep dive with you today? What is Liberty Horse Training? Liberty horse training does what it says on the …
One of the things I’ve always had an interest in was horse training. And I feel as though in the past five years, the number of different ways you can train your horse has grown exponentially. I keep seeing new horse training methods everywhere I look! The latest one to take off, it seems, is …
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 …
When I think about how to slow down a horse, I think about two horses in particular: a white horse that I rode at horse camp one year and my own very first chestnut gelding. Both of these horses were extremely “hot”. That is to say that they were naturally fast and full of energy. …
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 …