Meet Rudy! 3 Great Tips On How To Bond With Your New Horse
Meet Rudy, the newest addition to the family. Also, tips on how to bond with your new horse. 3 Great Tips On How to Bond wIth your Horse.
Horse Training
The Horse Buddy System: The 1 Secret to a Better Ride
Here are some lessons I was taught on why a buddy system helps to train and manage a horse in a healthy and fun way! What is a Horse Buddy System? A horse buddy system is when two or more horses work together to encourage and help each other. Learning becomes more fun, effective, and …
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The Low Down on Liberty Horse Training
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 …
Horse Training Methods and Philosophies
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 …
Horse Training: Don’t “Let It Slide”
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 horse training 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 …
Demanding Too Much From Your Horse?
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 …
How to Catch a Difficult Horse
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 …
How to Move A Horse Forward Under Saddle
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 …
How To Slow Down A Horse
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 an Arabian bay gelding that I leased. Both of these horses were extremely “hot”. That is to say that they were naturally fast and full of …
Groundwork Exercises for 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. …